White House nixed 4-star promotion for Army officer: report

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White House nixed 4-star promotion for Army officer: report
The general came under scrutiny for the slow response to the Jan. 6 riot
By Zamone Perez
Nov 1, 12:56 PM
Then-President Donald Trump and then-Maj. Gen. Walter Piatt view air assault exercises at Fort Drum, N.Y., on Aug. 13, 2018. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

An Army general’s promotion to the four-star rank was rejected by the White House after he came under scrutiny for the slow response time securing the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, effectively moving the officer into retirement, according to a news report.

The Washington Post first reported that the White House refused to send a nomination to the Senate for Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt to become the four-star general leading Army Futures Command.

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