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

Retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley said he'll take safety measures after Trump accused him of treason and suggested death penalty.
Trump attacked Milley in Truth Social post, claiming he went behind his back on China at end of administration.
Trump said Milley's "act so egregious that, in times gone by, the punishment would have been DEATH!"
Milley responded that there was nothing treasonous about his calls to Chinese counterpart.
Milley said he has adequate safety precautions and wishes Trump's comments had not been made.

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