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Sen. Thom Tillis blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over downgrading the Europe and Africa command, calling it impulsive and dangerous.
NOTUS reported the Pentagon would replace four-star Gen. Christopher Donahue with a lower-ranking officer.
Tillis warned the troop withdrawal from Germany could send the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin and allies.
The senator accused Hegseth and his aides of surrounding themselves with unqualified staff in the Pentagon.
Tillis said the decision was a 'careless' step that could undermine military leadership and alliances.
Hegseth’s announcement followed news of troop withdrawals from Germany amid bipartisan concern.
Tillis characterized the leadership changes as potentially contradicting allied expectations in Europe and Africa.
The Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment on the personnel changes.
Tillis has a history of publicly criticizing administration officials on defense and security matters.
The article ties the current clash to prior remarks about Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller, illustrating a pattern.

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Tillis criticized Hegseth and aides for what he called impulsive, reality-free decisions affecting U.S. force posture.
The criticism followed NOTUS reporting on plans to downgrade Europe-Africa command and replace a four-star general.
Tillis warned that replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue would not serve national interests or servicemembers.
Tillis noted his past criticism of Hegseth and his eventual support for confirmation, despite reservations.
Tillis said he would retire from the Senate, leaving him as a vocal GOP critic of Trump-era defense leadership.
The Pentagon had not confirmed the NOTUS report or commented when MS NOW sought input.
Tillis linked the reported moves to broader force restructuring in Europe and potential policy shifts.
Tillis accused Hegseth of disrespecting allies and top military professionals with poor decisions.
The exchange followed reporting by NOTUS on the planned downgrade and personnel moves.
Tillis urged a merit-based approach over what he called Hegseth’s mediocre leadership.

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