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Donald Trump's top Army general has abruptly resigned as Pete Hegseth pushes to demote his command and purge the Pentagon's senior ranks, sidelining top officers with little explanation.
General Chris Donahue, 56, will step down as head of US Army operations in Europe and Africa, with his retirement expected to be announced as soon as Wednesday.
Donhue is a decorated officer who commanded the Army's elite Delta Force and amassed two decades of combat experience. He has long been seen inside the Army as one of its top leaders and a potential future chief of staff.
As commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Donahue was the last American service member to leave the country, captured in a now-famous night-vision image as he boarded a C-17.
His departure comes as Hegseth was preparing to downgrade Donahue's post from a four-star command to a three-star one, a source told ABC News.
Going from a four-star to a three-star post strips the command of the military's highest rank, signaling reduced prestige and authority.
The effort is apart of Hegseth's broader plan to sideline and purge senior officials within the Pentagon.
Donhue is a decorated officer who commanded the Army's elite Delta Force and the famed 82nd Airborne Division and amassed two decades of combat experience
As commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Donahue was the last American service member to leave the country, captured in a now-famous night-vision image as he boarded a C-17
The effort is apart of Hegseth's broader plan to sideline and purge senior officials within the Pentagon
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