
(TheIndependentStar.com) – Seeking to restore accountability in the military’s top ranks, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stripped retired General Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance.
This decisive action against the former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman signals a new era of consequences for those who “undermine the chain of command.”
Demonstrating his commitment to upholding military integrity, Hegseth announced he is “immediately pulling” Milley’s security privileges.
This move comes in response to Milley’s actions during President Donald Trump’s first term.
The Pentagon is taking further steps to distance itself from Milley’s legacy, removing his portraits from the building, including the prestigious Army’s Marshall Corridor.
This symbolic gesture reinforces the seriousness of the allegations against the retired general.
Milley revealed his true colors when he referred to President Trump as “fascist to the core” and “the most dangerous person to this country.”
These inflammatory statements and his actions have raised serious questions about his loyalty to the constitutional chain of command.
The investigation into Milley’s conduct will focus on his controversial communications with Chinese officials following the 2020 election.
These actions, which some view as treasonous, have drawn sharp criticism from Trump and his supporters.
They argue that Milley overstepped his authority and potentially compromised national security.
While some defend Milley’s actions as necessary for maintaining global stability, many Americans see them as a dangerous precedent that undermines the president’s role as Commander-in-Chief.
The review board’s findings could result in Milley being stripped of a star. Some view the move as a fitting consequence for a general who disregarded the importance of loyalty and respect for the president’s office.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed out that Milley and others who have lost their government-provided security can easily remain secure if they feel threatened.
“And there’s nothing stopping these individuals that you mentioned from obtaining private security,” Leavitt stated.
This approach ensures that taxpayer dollars are not wasted on protecting those who have undermined the nation’s leadership.
Secretary Hegseth’s actions send a clear message: those who serve at the highest levels of our military must remain faithful to their oaths and respect the chain of command.
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