Milley Defends Communications with China, Criticizes Trump's Execution Remark

Milley believes Trump's execution comment disrespects the military
Milley spoke with a Chinese general during Trump's final months to reassure stability
Milley says his outreach to China was appropriate and known by Trump officials
Milley will take safety precautions following Trump's remark
Pence criticizes Trump's language directed at a distinguished military officer

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9/21/2023

Trump Banned Wounded Veterans from Events After One Sang at Milley Ceremony, Claiming No One Wants to See That

Former President Donald Trump allegedly warned Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley not to bring wounded veterans to public events again, according to a profile piece by Jeffrey Goldberg in The Atlantic.

9/24/2023

Gosar Attacks Gen. Milley Over Jan. 6, Suggests He Should Be 'Hung' for Allegedly Betraying Trump

Republican Congressman Paul Gosar claimed in a newsletter that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley would have been executed in a "better society" and targeted Milley with homophobic insults, accusing him of coordinating with Nancy Pelosi and betraying former President Donald Trump.

9/25/2023

Gosar Calls for Milley to Be 'Hung,' Accuses Him of Treason for Jan. 6 Response

Arizona Republican Rep. Paul Gosar suggested that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley should be "hung" for his response to the January 6th Capitol riots.

9/27/2023

Milley Speaks Out on Marines' Haircuts, Trump, Floyd - Expresses Regret on Lafayette Photo-Op

General Mark Milley, retiring chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been one of the most consequential and controversial military officers in modern history, known for his outspokenness and quotable statements that often turned scheduled meetings into viral moments.

9/28/2023

Milley Vows Safety Precautions After Trump Suggests Death Penalty Over China Calls

Retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley will take "appropriate measures" to protect himself and his family's safety following former President Donald Trump's attacks and suggestion that he deserved the death penalty, after Milley was accused of treason for his calls to his Chinese counterpart.

9/29/2023

Biden Honors Outgoing Top General Milley, Condemns Potential Shutdown and Promotion Holds at Joint Chiefs Transition Ceremony

President Joe Biden honored outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein at a ceremony, while also condemning the potential government shutdown and the senator's hold on military nominations.

9/29/2023

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

In an impassioned speech, departing Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley reaffirmed the US military's oath to the Constitution and condemned accusations from former President Donald Trump, declaring that they do not swear an oath to a "wannabe dictator."

9/29/2023

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

Army Gen. Mark Milley, in his farewell address as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defended democracy and criticized former President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the military's allegiance is to the Constitution and the idea of America.

9/30/2023

Smith Seeks Gag Order on Trump Ahead of Jan. 6 Trial, Citing His Attacks on Gen. Milley

Special counsel Jack Smith's office seeks a gag order on former President Trump after he made a social media post suggesting that General Mark Milley should be executed for treason.

10/2/2023

Milley: Military Has No Role in Politics, Duty is to Constitution Over Any President

Retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, asserts that the U.S. military has no role in politics but is obligated to follow lawful orders while remaining loyal to the Constitution.