Two years before Gen. Christopher LaNeve found himself in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s inner circle, he was a division commander known for strictly enforcing the rules, banning cellphones during physical training and insisting that troops use only military-issued gear.
LaNeve, who is now acting chief of the Army, is poised to get the nomination as early as this week, although Trump could change his mind on the appointment, according to U.S. officials.
LaNeve, whom colleagues describe as ambitious but unassuming, could face tough questions from lawmakers if he gets the nod for the Army’s top military job. Some Republicans have signaled privately that they aren’t sure he’s the right fit for the job, according to people familiar with the internal deliberations.
