Promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue Blocked in Senate Amid Controversy

The Senate has stalled the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, raising questions over his role in the Afghanistan withdrawal.

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Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue's promotion to four-star general has been stalled by the Senate, reportedly due to objections from Sen. Markwayne Mullin regarding Donahue's role in the controversial Afghanistan withdrawal. His promotion was among nearly 1,000 approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee. The Senate will not reconvene until December, raising uncertainty over the fate of his nomination. This situation unfolds against a backdrop of potential investigations into military officials involved in the chaotic withdrawal, which resulted in significant casualties. Pentagon officials are urging the Senate to approve the promotion timely, citing military readiness concerns.

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