A pair of Republican senators are demanding another investigation into whether former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley undermined civilian control of the military during his time in office, stating they are not satisfied with past findings.
In a letter to the Defense Department Inspector General, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and Indiana Sen. Jim Banks said the issue is “too important to be swept under the rug” and that Milley “should be held accountable” if he is
found to have misused his senior military post.
The move comes about four months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stripped Milley of his security detail and ordered a similar inspector general investigation into his time as the top uniformed military leader. That review is also considering whether Milley should have his rank
reduced post-retirement.
Milley, 66, was hand-picked by Trump for the Joint Chiefs Chairman post in 2019. Their relationship soured after Milley publicly apologized for his appearance alongside Trump during a photo op just outside the White House grounds during civil protests in 2020, calling it an improper endorsement
of a political event.
The two also fought privately and publicly over the role of the U.S.
military in enforcing laws on American soil. Milley later accused Trump of being a threat to democracy and a “wannabe dictator.”
During his second presidential campaign, Trump suggested that Milley
should be executed for various perceived crimes, including talking to
Chinese military officials during the presidential transition in 2020.
Milley has said those conversations were routine meetings with foreign leaders to reassure them of a peaceful transition in American political power.
In the book “War” written by Bob Woodward and published last fall, Milley expressed concern that Trump could recall him to active duty to put him on trial for treason if he was re-elected to office.
Hegseth’s investigation request included the idea of leveling criminal charges against Milley for his conflicts with Trump.
The inspector general’s office already conducted a review in 2022 into Milley’s actions as Joint Chiefs Chairman but closed the investigation without charges or recommendations for punishment. The senators said that work failed to produce “acceptable answers to our questions,” prompting the request to revisit the issue.
The Defense Department Inspector General does not currently have a Senate- confirmed leader after Trump fired Robert Storch in late January. Acting Inspector General Steven Stebbins is leading the investigation requested
by Hegseth.
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon for Milley, as protection against potential unwarranted prosecution by Trump.
In a statement at that time, Milley thanked Biden for the move.
“After forty-three years of faithful service in uniform to our nation, protecting and defending the Constitution, I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights,” he said.
A pair of Republican senators are demanding another investigation into whether former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley undermined civilian control of the military during his time in office, stating they are not satisfied with past findings.
In a letter to the Defense Department Inspector General, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and Indiana Sen. Jim Banks said the issue is too important to be swept under the rug and that Milley should be held accountable if he is found to have misused his senior military post.
The move comes about four months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stripped Milley of his security detail and ordered a similar inspector general investigation into his time as the top uniformed military leader. That review is also considering whether Milley should have his rank
reduced post-retirement.
Milley, 66, was hand-picked by Trump for the Joint Chiefs Chairman post in 2019. Their relationship soured after Milley publicly apologized for his appearance alongside Trump during a photo op just outside the White House grounds during civil protests in 2020, calling it an improper endorsement
of a political event.
The two also fought privately and publicly over the role of the U.S.
military in enforcing laws on American soil. Milley later accused Trump of being a threat to democracy and a wannabe dictator.
During his second presidential campaign, Trump suggested that Milley
should be executed for various perceived crimes, including talking to
Chinese military officials during the presidential transition in 2020.
Milley has said those conversations were routine meetings with foreign leaders to reassure them of a peaceful transition in American political power.
In the book War written by Bob Woodward and published last fall, Milley expressed concern that Trump could recall him to active duty to put him on trial for treason if he was re-elected to office.
Hegseths investigation request included the idea of leveling criminal charges against Milley for his conflicts with Trump.
The inspector generals office already conducted a review in 2022 into Milleys actions as Joint Chiefs Chairman but closed the investigation without charges or recommendations for punishment. The senators said that work failed to produce acceptable answers to our questions, prompting
the request to revisit the issue.
The Defense Department Inspector General does not currently have a Senate- confirmed leader after Trump fired Robert Storch in late January. Acting Inspector General Steven Stebbins is leading the investigation requested
by Hegseth.
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon for Milley, as protection against potential unwarranted prosecution by Trump.
In a statement at that time, Milley thanked Biden for the move.
After forty-three years of faithful service in uniform to our nation, protecting and defending the Constitution, I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights, he said.
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A pair of Republican senators are demanding another investigation into
whether former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley undermined civilian
control of the military during his time in office, stating they are not
satisfied with past findings.
In a letter to the Defense Department Inspector General, Iowa Sen. Chuck
Grassley and Indiana Sen. Jim Banks said the issue is “too important to be >> swept under the rug” and that Milley “should be held accountable” if he is
found to have misused his senior military post.
The move comes about four months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
stripped Milley of his security detail and ordered a similar inspector
general investigation into his time as the top uniformed military leader.
That review is also considering whether Milley should have his rank
reduced post-retirement.
He should have been general court-martialed.
Milley, 66, was hand-picked by Trump for the Joint Chiefs Chairman post in >> 2019. Their relationship soured after Milley publicly apologized for his
appearance alongside Trump during a photo op just outside the White House
grounds during civil protests in 2020, calling it an improper endorsement
of a political event.
Trump made a number of poor personnel decisions in his first term.
The two also fought privately and publicly over the role of the U.S.
military in enforcing laws on American soil. Milley later accused Trump of >> being a threat to democracy and a “wannabe dictator.”
Miley sold out to Communist China and by proxy North Korea.
During his second presidential campaign, Trump suggested that Milley
should be executed for various perceived crimes, including talking to
Chinese military officials during the presidential transition in 2020.
Milley has said those conversations were routine meetings with foreign
leaders to reassure them of a peaceful transition in American political
power.
In the book “War” written by Bob Woodward and published last fall, Milley
expressed concern that Trump could recall him to active duty to put him on >> trial for treason if he was re-elected to office.
Yes he could.
Hegseth’s investigation request included the idea of leveling criminal
charges against Milley for his conflicts with Trump.
The inspector general’s office already conducted a review in 2022 into
Milley’s actions as Joint Chiefs Chairman but closed the investigation
without charges or recommendations for punishment. The senators said that
work failed to produce “acceptable answers to our questions,” prompting >> the request to revisit the issue.
The Defense Department Inspector General does not currently have a Senate- >> confirmed leader after Trump fired Robert Storch in late January. Acting
Inspector General Steven Stebbins is leading the investigation requested
by Hegseth.
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon for
Milley, as protection against potential unwarranted prosecution by Trump.
In a statement at that time, Milley thanked Biden for the move.
“After forty-three years of faithful service in uniform to our nation,
protecting and defending the Constitution, I do not wish to spend whatever >> remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek
retribution for perceived slights,” he said.
General officers do not embrace DEI and CRT, nor do they publicly
criticize the POTUS.
Milley should be investigated for:
ARTICLE 88. Contempt toward Officials
Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the
President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or
the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
ARTICLE 94. Mutiny or Sedition
(a) Any person subject to this chapter who–
(1) with intent to usurp or override lawful military authority, refuses,
in concert with any other person, to obey orders or otherwise do his
duty or creates any violence or disturbance is guilty of mutiny; (2)
with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of lawful civil
authority, creates, in concert with any other person, revolt, violence,
or disturbance against that authority is guilty of sedition; (3) fails
to do his utmost to prevent and suppress a mutiny or sedition being
committed in his presence, or fails to take all reasonable means to
inform his superior commissioned officer or commanding officer of a
mutiny or sedition which he knows or has reason to believe is taking
place, is guilty of a failure to suppress or report a mutiny or
sedition. (b) A person who is found guilty of attempted mutiny, mutiny, sedition, or failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a court- martial may
direct.
ARTICLE 104. Aiding the Enemy
Any person who–
(1) aids, or attempts to aid, the enemy with arms, ammunition, supplies, money, or other things; or (2) without proper authority, knowingly
harbors or [protects or gives intelligence to or communicates or
corresponds with or holds any intercourse with the enemy, either
directly or indirectly; shall suffer death or such other punishment as a court-martial or military commission may direct.
ARTICLE 133. Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman
Any commissioned officer, cadet, or midshipman who is convicted of
conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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