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Thom Tillis Warns Pete Hegseth Against Ousting Another Top US General

Thom Tillis Warns Pete Hegseth Against Ousting Another Top US General

Summary

Senator Thom Tillis warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about plans to remove General Chris Donahue, a respected military leader. Tillis criticized Hegseth’s recent changes in military leadership and said sidelining Donahue would harm the military and the nation.

Key Facts

  • Senator Thom Tillis is concerned about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to downgrade General Chris Donahue’s command.
  • Hegseth has replaced about a dozen senior military officers since becoming Defense Secretary.
  • Tillis said Hegseth’s actions show disrespect to top military leaders and allies.
  • General Chris Donahue is known for leading U.S. troops in the final withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
  • Donahue commanded the 82nd Airborne Division and secured Kabul’s airport during evacuations.
  • Donahue has been deployed over 20 times in support of various U.S. military operations globally.
  • Tillis urged Hegseth to choose qualified, patriotic leaders rather than less qualified aides.
  • Newsweek contacted the Pentagon for a comment but did not include a response in the article.
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