Hegseth forces ouster of senior Army spokesman in latest internal clash

February 17, 2026

Washington Post: Butler’s previous work as the senior spokesman for Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2019 to until his retirement in 2023, appears to be a key factor in the effort, officials familiar with the matter said. Milley has been a political target of President Donald Trump and Hegseth for years, dating to clashes between the general and Trump during the president’s first administration…