Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired or removed multiple military generals, including Gen. Chris Donahue, prompting criticism from within his own party. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican on the House Armed Services Committee and former Air Force general, publicly stated Hegseth has 'undermined' the military, and fellow GOP members have also raised concerns about the pace and rationale for removals. The controversy reflects internal Republican division over Hegseth's restructuring of Pentagon leadership and whether the firings are based on merit or personal grievances.