Gen. Milley Fiercely Defends Military's Oath to Constitution, Not Wannabe Dictators

Gen. Mark Milley gave a defiant speech stating the military doesn't swear an oath to a "wannabe dictator", an apparent reference to former President Trump.
Milley has been a frequent target of Trump since the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Milley took extraordinary actions after January 6th to safeguard against Trump's instincts and the chaos of the moment.
Milley's tenure has sparked debate on whether he waded too far into politics or protected democracy.
Milley fiercely defended the military's role in protecting the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 6:00:00 PM