In Farewell, Gen. Milley Defends Democracy and Rebukes Trump's Unconstitutional Actions

Gen. Milley gave a defense of democracy and criticized former President Trump in his farewell address as Joint Chiefs chairman.
Milley said the military takes an oath to the Constitution, not to an individual, and is willing to die to protect it.
As chairman, Milley pushed back against Trump's plans like withdrawing troops and using them against protesters.
Milley has had concerns about Trump's fitness as commander in chief and trying to block Biden's election.
Trump recently condemned Milley as "treasonous" and said punishment "would have been death" in the past.

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In Farewell, Gen. Milley Defends Democracy and Rebukes Trump's Unconstitutional Actions

Gen. Milley gave a defense of democracy and criticized former President Trump in his farewell address as Joint Chiefs chairman.
Milley said the military takes an oath to the Constitution, not to an individual, and is willing to die to protect it.
As chairman, Milley pushed back against Trump's plans like withdrawing troops and using them against protesters.
Milley has had concerns about Trump's fitness as commander in chief and trying to block Biden's election.
Trump recently condemned Milley as "treasonous" and said punishment "would have been death" in the past.