Pentagon Power Struggle Exposed

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Capitol Hill is roiling over Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s surprise ousting of General Chris Donahue, with GOP lawmakers split between accusing him of political purge tactics and defending the Pentagon’s right to manage its own leadership. Critics like Senator Thom Tillis call it “paranoid micromanagement,” while defense committee reps express shock at losing a proven general. Retired military figures warn such moves without transparency erode trust, but others insist senior officers serve at the President’s discretion — and that’s that. The debate reveals a stark divide: loyalty vs. merit…