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

North America Politics Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:45:03 GMT High confidence — 80/100

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nominee for Army chief of staff could struggle to win confirmation because Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee oppose his candidacy, according to a report.
Christopher LaNeve, who commanded the famed 82nd Airborne Division, has served in the role in an acting capacity since Hegseth controversially fired the popular Gen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice for the top uniformed Army job is at risk of not getting confirmed over objections from both sides of the aisle.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nominee for Army chief of staff could struggle to win confirmation because Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee oppose his candidacy, according to a report.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice for the top uniformed Army job is at risk of not getting confirmed over objections from both sides of the aisle.

Christopher LaNeve, who commanded the famed 82nd Airborne Division, has served in the role in an acting capacity since Hegseth controversially fired the popular Gen.

Sources: The Independent, The Hill