Donoghue
military
General Donahue was the last U.S. military personnel to leave Afghanistan in 2021, a fact highlighted in multiple reports. He became associated with a wave of personnel changes in the Pentagon initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is reportedly seeking to remove individuals linked to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Donahue's departure in July 2025 was described as part of these 'purges' and attributed to his role in the Afghan evacuation, though a Pentagon representative stated he resigned voluntarily. His duties were temporarily assumed by Brigadier General Christopher No…