Army General Steps Aside After Defense Secretary Review

Gen. Christopher T. Donahue has been directed to step aside from his position. The move follows a review by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had viewed the general with skepticism. Gen. Donahue had been regarded within the Army as a rising star prior to the decision.

The directive ends his current assignment without stated further details on next steps. No public statement from the general or additional context on the review process has been released.