https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_R._Allen
His bio would lead me to believe they got him by the short hairs even if he wasn’t sympathetic to the dems.
Not at all surprising. It might have saved him a star or two. I don't think all these generals would sell their souls for money, but I think many would. It would appear, that this guy may very well have done exactly that. It certainly doesn't look good.