Pete Hegseth Became so Obsessed with 'Selfie' He Had General FIRED
Hegseth’s effort to sideline the four-star general followed a dispute over a night-vision image and broader disagreements over military priorities, the report said.
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned to oust General Christopher Donahue, fixated on a photo he mistakenly identified as a "selfie" and believing President Donald Trump wanted "heads to roll" for 2021 bombing deaths.
- The animosity stemmed from a night-vision image of Donahue departing Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, which Hegseth repeatedly mischaracterized despite it being operational documentation of his final departure from Kabul.
- Chief of Staff Joe Kasper attempted to intervene in March 2025, presenting facts detailing Donahue's three-decade career and evidence that Marines, not Donahue, controlled Abbey Gate where the bombing occurred.
- Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George for defending Donahue, effectively blocking his promotion path before Donahue retired on August 27, 2026, surrounded by colleagues.
- Critics characterize this campaign as a consequential chapter in Hegseth's leadership purge, arguing his actions are driven by ideological suspicion rather than policy, targeting officers with ties to former military leadership.
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Hegseth's Army Purge Targeted Last Man Out of Afghanistan
One grainy night-vision photo is at the center of a high-stakes fight over who gets to shape the future of the US Army. As the New York Times reports, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved in early 2025 to block Gen. Christopher Donahue from coming the top American order in Europe,...
Pete Hegseth reportedly wanted to make scapegoat of decorated general, when given facts showing he was blameless said 'I don't care'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under renewed fire over his “purge” of decorated general Christopher T. Donahue. The New York Times, in an article titled ‘Inside the Battle to Save One Pioneering General from Hegseth’s Purge’, alleges that Hegseth ignored and dismissed evidence that didn’t agree with his personal assessment of Donahue’s conduct. General Donahue was formerly one of the most respected and experienced commanders in the US mili…
A U.S. general, famous as the "last U.S. soldier in Afghanistan," fell out of favor with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and was discharged despite efforts by high-ranking officials to save him. Critics point out that Hegseth's personnel policies, which sway military appointments based on political motives rather than ability, are raising concerns about a decline in military morale. The New York Times reported on the 6th (current
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