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

Gen. Mark Milley stressed the military has no role in elections because he was asked by Congress to clarify during 2020 election cycle.
Milley wanted to reassure Americans, allies, and adversaries that the military is apolitical.
Milley downplayed reports he clashed with Trump, saying generals don't clash with presidents.
Milley defended call to Chinese general as reassuring them of U.S. stability after 2020 election at request of Defense Secretary.
On Afghanistan withdrawal, Milley said no one has been punished but the war didn't end how anyone wanted after 20 years.

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

Gen. Mark Milley stressed the military has no role in elections because he was asked by Congress to clarify during 2020 election cycle.
Milley wanted to reassure Americans, allies, and adversaries that the military is apolitical.
Milley downplayed reports he clashed with Trump, saying generals don't clash with presidents.
Milley defended call to Chinese general as reassuring them of U.S. stability after 2020 election at request of Defense Secretary.
On Afghanistan withdrawal, Milley said no one has been punished but the war didn't end how anyone wanted after 20 years.

nbcnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/27/2023

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

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