Sen. Mullin is lone lawmaker blocking general’s promotion

General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout
The move by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin follows threats from President-elect Trump to fire senior officers who oversaw the chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal, sources say
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Sen. Mullin is lone lawmaker blocking general’s promotion: Sources
A source familiar with the confirmation process said it’s their understanding that Mullin held up the promotion, with his objection directly related to Donahue’s role in Afghanistan. SCOOP- Sen. Markwayne Mullin has put a hold on Army Lt.
Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin blocks promotion of three-star General involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin has reportedly blocked the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, a three-star general who played an integral role in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
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