Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “Immediately” Revoking General Mark Milley’s Security Detail and Security Clearance

[Moonglow]

There aren't going to be any more dems in power.
Project 2026 cancels elections through emergency action

I am sure you believe that.

 

[berg80]

So true. He even gave me the laughing icon when I said that. Apparently, he think U.S. generals being traitors and warning the enemy is funny.

With respect to the Chinese calls, I routinely communicated with my counterpart, General Lee, with the knowledge and coordination of civilian oversight. I am specifically directed to communicate with the Chinese by Department of Defense guidance, the policy dialogue system. General Milley: (01:04) These military to military communications at the highest level are critical to the security of the United States in order to deconflict military actions, manage crisis and prevent war between great powers that are armed with the world's most deadliest weapons. The calls on 30 October and 8 January were coordinated before and after with Secretary Esper and acting secretary Miller's staffs and the inter agency. General Milley: (01:32) The specific purpose of the October and January calls were to generate, or were generated, by concerning intelligence, which caused us to believe the Chinese were worried about an attack on them by the United States. I know, I am certain, that President Trump did not intend to attack the Chinese and it is my directed responsibility, and it was my directed responsibility by the Secretary, to convey that intent to the Chinese. My task at that time was to deescalate.

 

[Lisa558]

With respect to the Chinese calls, I routinely communicated with my counterpart, General Lee, with the knowledge and coordination of civilian oversight. I am specifically directed to communicate with the Chinese by Department of Defense guidance, the policy dialogue system. General Milley: (01:04) These military to military communications at the highest level are critical to the security of the United States in order to deconflict military actions, manage crisis and prevent war between great powers that are armed with the world's most deadliest weapons. The calls on 30 October and 8 January were coordinated before and after with Secretary Esper and acting secretary Miller's staffs and the inter agency. General Milley: (01:32) The specific purpose of the October and January calls were to generate, or were generated, by concerning intelligence, which caused us to believe the Chinese were worried about an attack on them by the United States. I know, I am certain, that President Trump did not intend to attack the Chinese and it is my directed responsibility, and it was my directed responsibility by the Secretary, to convey that intent to the Chinese. My task at that time was to deescalate.

Sorry. Miley told the enemy he would warn them of an impending attack. Treason.

 

[Moonglow]

Sorry. Miley told the enemy he would warn them of an impending attack. Treason.

No, he was following SOP.

 

[berg80]

we know the facts he stated he would warn China if the President ordered us to act against them. An act of treason.

My message again, was consistent. Stay calm, steady, and deescalate. We are not going to attack you. At Secretary of Defense Esper's direction, I made a call to General Lee on 30 October. Eight people sat in that call with me and I read out the call within 30 minutes of the call ending. On 31 December, the Chinese requested another call with me. The deputy assistant secretary of defense for Asia Pacific policy helped coordinate my call, which was then scheduled for 8 January and he made a preliminary call on 6 January. General Milley: (02:47) 11 people attended that call with me and readouts of this call were distributed to the inter agency that same day. Shortly after my call ended with General Lee, I personally informed both Secretary of State Pompeo and White House Chief of Staff Meadows about the call among other topics. Soon after that, I attended a meeting with acting secretary Miller, where I briefed him on the call. General Milley: (03:12) Later that same day on 8 January, Speaker of the House Pelosi called me to inquire about the President's ability to launch nuclear weapons. I sought to assure her that nuclear launch is governed by a very specific and deliberate process.

 

[berg80]

No, he was following SOP.

They're like a broken record..........which requires that they stay uninformed.

 

[westwall]

I know you trump supporters know this is wrong.

Hegseth takes actions against Trump foe Mark Milley

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to remove retired Gen. Mark A. Milley’s security detail, suspend his security clearance, and order an inspector general inquiry into his behavior as the Pentagon’s top officer, senior defense officials said Tuesday, taking extraordinary action against a frequent target of President Donald Trump.

The move comes after years of Trump criticizing Milley for perceived disloyalty and Milley acknowledging in congressional testimony that he had served as a source for several unflattering books about the first Trump administration. Milley, 66, retired in 2023 following four tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under both Trump and President Joe Biden.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/28/mark-milley-hegseth-trump/

Biden pardoned Milley for the very purpose of allowing him to avoid this kind of vengeful witch hunt.

The reason for trump's purge of IG's comes more fully in to focus. So does his nomination of the lapdog known as Hegseth.

Watchdogs at Pentagon, VA Fired in Purge of Inspectors General Across Federal Government​

Independent watchdogs at the Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs appeared Monday to be among the estimated 18 inspectors general fired by President Donald Trump on Friday.

A full list has yet to be released, but officials for the Defense Department confirmed that DoD Inspector General Robert Storch had been fired. And while the VA declined to comment on the dismissals, a note on its inspector general's website confirmed that VA Inspector General Michael Missal also is among those who was terminated.

Watchdogs at Pentagon, VA Fired in Purge of Inspectors General Across Federal Government

The move by Trump flouts a requirement that the president give Congress 30 days' notice before firing inspectors general.

www.military.com

Authoritarians frequently use their power to attack perceived enemies.

No, we KNOW it is proper. If this were the 1940's milley would have been shot for treason.

 

[Lisa558]

My message again, was consistent. Stay calm, steady, and deescalate. We are not going to attack you. At Secretary of Defense Esper's direction, I made a call to General Lee on 30 October. Eight people sat in that call with me and I read out the call within 30 minutes of the call ending. On 31 December, the Chinese requested another call with me. The deputy assistant secretary of defense for Asia Pacific policy helped coordinate my call, which was then scheduled for 8 January and he made a preliminary call on 6 January. General Milley: (02:47) 11 people attended that call with me and readouts of this call were distributed to the inter agency that same day. Shortly after my call ended with General Lee, I personally informed both Secretary of State Pompeo and White House Chief of Staff Meadows about the call among other topics. Soon after that, I attended a meeting with acting secretary Miller, where I briefed him on the call. General Milley: (03:12) Later that same day on 8 January, Speaker of the House Pelosi called me to inquire about the President's ability to launch nuclear weapons. I sought to assure her that nuclear launch is governed by a very specific and deliberate process.

He also said that he didn’t take an oath “to a dictator” and thus decided he could oppose his commanding officer (Trump) and warn the enemy of his military plans. Any low-ranking soldier who did this would have gotten the chair.

 

[berg80]

Sorry. Miley told the enemy he would warn them of an impending attack. Treason.

Sorry, but you are mischaracterizing what happened.

 

[SeaMajor7]

They're like a broken record..........which requires that they stay uninformed.

IRONY

 

[berg80]

He also said that he didn’t take an oath “to a dictator” and thus decided he could oppose his commanding officer (Trump) and warn the enemy of his military plans.

Sorry, but you are mischaracterizing what happened..........as you know.

 

[SeaMajor7]

Sorry, but you are mischaracterizing what happened.

"These are not the droids you are looking for."
* waves hand *

 

[Lisa558]

Sorry, but you are mischaracterizing what happened.

Sorry, but Miley opposed his CO because he SAID he was not under an obligation to obey a “dictator” and took matters into his own hands.

 

[Moonglow]

They're like a broken record..........which requires that they stay uninformed.

That is what their narcissistic Daddy tells them to do.

 

[berg80]

Sorry, but Miley opposed his CO because he SAID he was not under an obligation to obey a “dictator” and took matters into his own hands.

At no time was I attempting to change or influence the process, usurp authority or insert myself in the chain of command, but I am expected, I am required to give my advice and ensure that the President is fully informed on military matters. General Milley: (05:10) I am submitting for the record, a more detailed unclassified memorandum that I believe you all now have, although late. And I welcome a thorough walkthrough on every single one of these events, and I'd be happy in a classified session to talk in detail about the intelligence that drove these calls. I'm also happy to make available any email, phone logs, memoranda, witnesses, or anything else you need to understand these events.

You are hopelessly misinformed.

 

[berg80]

That is what their narcissistic Daddy tells them to do.

 

[Billiejeens]

Sorry, but you are mischaracterizing what happened.

Nope

 

[Lisa558]

At no time was I attempting to change or influence the process, usurp authority or insert myself in the chain of command, but I am expected, I am required to give my advice and ensure that the President is fully informed on military matters. General Milley: (05:10) I am submitting for the record, a more detailed unclassified memorandum that I believe you all now have, although late. And I welcome a thorough walkthrough on every single one of these events, and I'd be happy in a classified session to talk in detail about the intelligence that drove these calls. I'm also happy to make available any email, phone logs, memoranda, witnesses, or anything else you need to understand these events.

You are hopelessly misinformed.

So….he’s trying to defend his actions and explain away why he assured the Commies he’s on their side, and against Trump’s.

He ALSO said that he didn’t have to obey a dictator or someone he thought was impulsive - and all other negatives he attributed to Trump - and thus took matters into his own hands and assured the Communists that he had their back.

You are a hopeless leftard. I’ve seen plenty of your other threads. Any attempt for Trump to right the wrongs will be chalked up to “revenge.”

And they’re not talking about trying him for treason and a possible death sentence. They’re talking bout reducing his retirement pay. We simply cannot have rogue agents determine for themselves that the U.S. President is a “dictator” and thus tell the enemy they’re on their side.

 

[Crepitus]

Isn’t he the one who told the enemy - the Cimmunist China - that if Trump were planning an offensive, he would warn them? That’s treason : aiding and abetting.

You've got that backwards, tRump is and was the enemy.

 

[Crepitus]

IRONY

You've proven repeatedly you have no idea what thew word means.