The Financial Times reports that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired General Chris Donahue, commander of US Army Europe, as part of a broader shake-up of the military brass. Donahue is expected to announce his retirement from the army today, according to the report by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
The Financial Times reports that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired General Chris Donahue, the commander of U.S. Army Europe, as part of an ongoing shake-up of the military leadership. The report, cited by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), states that Donahue is expected to announce his retirement from the army later today.
This development follows an earlier report by The Zioneer (08:21) that Hegseth was planning to oust Donahue. The move is the latest in a series of Pentagon personnel changes under the Trump administration, including the reported consideration of firing senior officials who opposed the administration's emerging Iran deal, as previously reported (June 16). The broader context includes Hegseth's public criticism of NATO allies and the ongoing U.S. review of its military posture in Europe.
2 developments
- StrongHegseth accuses NATO allies of betrayal, U.S. to review European troop presence
- DevelopingHegseth presses European NATO allies to end 'free riding' on US military
- DevelopingNATO chief says US troop reduction from Europe takes effect
- StrongUK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns over government spending plans
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