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

Retiring Joint Chiefs chair Gen. Mark Milley says the military has no role in politics.
Milley apologized for appearing alongside Trump in 2020 Lafayette Square photo-op.
Milley says his duty is to the Constitution, not any one president or commander-in-chief.
Milley says he would advise the president if given any illegal orders.
Milley believes China is the biggest long-term threat, but Russia's war in Ukraine is the most immediate threat.

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Milley Stresses Military's Apolitical Stance, Defends China Call and Afghanistan Withdrawal

Former top military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, stated that the American military would have "zero role" in the 2020 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of a politically neutral U.S. military and defending the Constitution.

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

Retiring Joint Chiefs chair Gen. Mark Milley says the military has no role in politics.
Milley apologized for appearing alongside Trump in 2020 Lafayette Square photo-op.
Milley says his duty is to the Constitution, not any one president or commander-in-chief.
Milley says he would advise the president if given any illegal orders.
Milley believes China is the biggest long-term threat, but Russia's war in Ukraine is the most immediate threat.

npr.org

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

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

9/27/2023

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

9/28/2023

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

9/28/2023

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

9/29/2023

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

9/29/2023

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

10/2/2023

Milley Stresses Military's Apolitical Stance, Defends China Call and Afghanistan Withdrawal