Frank Rose resigned from National Nuclear Security Administration

Frank Rose, the former second-ranking official at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), was pressured to resign in February 2024 following unspecified complaints. Despite being a Senate-confirmed official vetted by the FBI, Rose was reportedly told to resign without being interviewed, informed of the specific accusations, or identified as the accuser.

The situation has unfolded amidst internal shifts within the Department of Energy (DOE) under Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The reports highlight tensions regarding the implementation of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates within the agency responsible for maintaining the United States' nuclear arsenal. Rose reportedly declined to participate in mandated DEI training, and the agency's focus on social justice initiatives has been cited as a point of contention regarding the NNSA's primary mission of nuclear weapons maintenance.