GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal, sources say
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin blocks promotion of three-star General involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin has reportedly blocked the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, a three-star general who played an integral role in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout
The move by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin follows threats from President-elect Trump to fire senior officers who oversaw the chaotic US pullout from Afghanistan.
Sen. Mullin is lone lawmaker blocking general’s promotion: Sources
SCOOP- Sen. Markwayne Mullin has put a hold on Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue’s promotion, the sole Senator blocking Donahue from moving forward. The Senate approved promotions for several hundred military officers Thursday. Donahue’s was the only one blocked. LTG Donahue was one… pic.twitter.com/z9cUy9QrnM
GOP senator blocks promotion of top general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) is holding up the promotion for a top general who oversaw the 82nd Airborne Division during the deadly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a source has told The Hill and NewsNation.
General’s Promotion Blocked in First Sign of Trump Military Retaliation
One of the most Donald Trump-aligned GOP senators blocked the promotion of a top U.S. general over the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a new report.
Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide.
Senator freezes promotion of general who led during Afghanistan evacuation
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue has been nominated for promotion to four-star general and to lead U.S. Army Europe.
GOP Senator Stalls Promotion of General Who Became Symbol of Afghanistan Withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who has been nominated to receive a fourth star and take command of U.S. Army forces in Europe, was noticeably absent from a batch of military promotions the Senate approved Thursday evening before leaving for its weeklong Thanksgiving break.
Senate stalls general's promotion as Trump mulls Afghan exit probe
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue's promotion stalled Thursday when his name was left off a list of nearly 1,000 military promotions.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who commanded 82nd Airborne in Kabul, caught by Senate hold for fourth star
Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was tapped for a fourth star to lead U.S. Army Europe-Africa but a Senate hold has delayed ...
Republican Senator Says New Reports 'Could' Sink Pete Hegseth's Nomination
Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday that the U.S. Senate will "figure out" if the former Fox News personality can get confirmed.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin on Pete Hegseth: "Unfortunate In Today's World" You Can Be Accused And "Assumed Guilty" With No Evidence
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin offered a strong endorsement of Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete ...
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