Villain
Like it or not, he works for the politicians.
If you don't like it, hand in your notice and go tend your garden. To make those comments in the media showed a serious lack of judgement and he deserves the push.
Not sure he will be bothered though. He knows the war will not be won in any military sense, he gets his pension and his troops will idolise him. Would not be surprised to see him pop up as a republican candidate in the next few years.