Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, a Marine general with expansive experience in special operations and the Middle East, would take over after the abrupt departure of the previous commander.
President Trump on Friday nominated a Marine general with expansive experience in special operations and the Middle East to lead the U.S. Southern Command as it deploys forces to ratchet up the administration’s pressure against Venezuela.
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Source: The New York Times | Published: 2025-12-19T23:25:12Z
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