Trump and Milley Trade Barbs as General Retires

Trump criticizes Milley as "slow moving and thinking" after retirement speech where Milley appeared to slight Trump.
Milley warned colleagues about fears Trump would attempt a coup at end of term.
Milley made calls to Chinese military leadership to ease tensions, which Trump criticized.
Former Defense Secretary Esper said fears of retribution from Trump are "legitimate" for former officials.
Air Force Gen. Charles Brown confirmed in Senate vote, overcoming blockade on promotions from Sen. Tuberville.

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9/24/2023

Buttigieg Slams Trump's 'Outrageous' Attacks on Gen. Milley Over China Calls

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized former President Donald Trump's comments about General Mark Milley, calling them outrageous and a pattern of attacks on those who keep the country safe, including wounded veterans.

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 Defends Communications with China, Criticizes Trump's Execution Remark

Outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley believes former President Donald Trump's recent suggestion that he deserved to be executed after speaking with a Chinese general is part of a broader swipe at the US military, according to an interview with CBS's Norah O'Donnell.

9/29/2023

Milley Bids Farewell with Calls for Loyalty to Constitution Over Wannabe Dictators, as Biden Criticizes GOP Threats to Military

General Mark Milley used his final speech as Joint Chiefs chair to emphasize that troops take an oath to the Constitution and not to a "wannabe dictator," in response to former President Donald Trump's suggestion that he should be put to death.

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.

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.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 10:53:00 PM

Trump and Milley Trade Barbs as General Retires

Trump criticizes Milley as "slow moving and thinking" after retirement speech where Milley appeared to slight Trump.
Milley warned colleagues about fears Trump would attempt a coup at end of term.
Milley made calls to Chinese military leadership to ease tensions, which Trump criticized.
Former Defense Secretary Esper said fears of retribution from Trump are "legitimate" for former officials.
Air Force Gen. Charles Brown confirmed in Senate vote, overcoming blockade on promotions from Sen. Tuberville.

thehill.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/24/2023

Buttigieg Slams Trump's 'Outrageous' Attacks on Gen. Milley Over China Calls

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

9/29/2023

Milley Bids Farewell with Calls for Loyalty to Constitution Over Wannabe Dictators, as Biden Criticizes GOP Threats to Military

9/29/2023

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

10/2/2023

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