New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in one of his first acts in the job since being appointed by President Donald Trump, has revoked the personal security detail and security clearance for Mark Milley,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revoked the security protections and clearance of retired Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
Early in his first administration, President Trump noted the general’s “brilliance and fortitude.” And then the president got angry.
The Pentagon’s inspector general will review the conduct of the former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who has been a vocal critic of the president.
Pete Hegseth is also reportedly considering demoting Mark Milley, with a review board set to analyze whether he took actions to "undermine the chain of command."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling the security protections and clearance of retired Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
The retired four-star general is the latest former official targeted by the Trump administration.
Former President Joe Biden’s preemptive pardon of former Joint Chiefs Chairman retired Gen. Mark Milley was intended to shield the barrel-chested former Green Beret from “retribution” from President Donald Trump,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.
A portrait of Mark Esper from his time as Secretary of the Army placed in the Pentagon has been removed as of Wednesday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an investigation into retired Gen. Mark Milley to determine whether he should be demoted.