The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge

General Christopher T. Donahue, the commander of U.S. European Command, faced potential removal from his position after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed military leadership changes in early 2026. Donahue, who has led EUCOM since 2022, had developed support among NATO allies and defense officials for his strategic approach to European security. Hegseth announced personnel moves affecting senior military commanders as part of a broader review of defense leadership. The status of Donahue's position remained unclear as the process continued.

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