Hegseth’s top pick for Army chief of staff struggling to get Republican support: report

GOP senators could block Gen. Christopher LaNeve from securing post on permanent basis amid concern over his comparative lack of experience in fresh headache for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to the Wall Street Journal

Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERS Pete Hegseth’s pick for Army chief of staff is being blocked by Republican senators, a new report alleges. Hegseth wants 59-year-old Gen. Christopher LaNeve, who has been acting Army chief of staff, to permanently replace retired Gen. Randy George. In April, Hegseth fired George after the ge

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