Staff Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to take decisive action against retired General Mark Milley, yanking away his personal security detail and security clearance faster than the left can rewrite a history book. This bold move comes on the heels of assertions that Milley, during his tenure, played the role of an insubordinate actor trying to subvert President Trump’s authority. Sources close to the situation indicate that an immediate review will be launched to determine whether Milley deserves to have his stars stripped in retirement, thanks to a committed effort to undermine the chain of command.
As if that wasn’t enough to make Milley sweat, the Pentagon also plans to remove his portrait from a prominent display. That’s right, the once-cherished artistic homage to his time as chief of staff of the army in the Marshall Corridor is on the chopping block, with its removal potentially happening as soon as Tuesday. For those keeping track, this will mark yet another portrait gone from the walls of the Pentagon, after the first was dispatched mere hours after Trump’s inauguration in January 2021. It seems Milley’s likeness might soon be as common as an unwanted piece of furniture at a garage sale.
Breaking
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revoked Mark Milleys' security clearance and his personal security
And is launching an investigation that could strip him of his rank and lose a significant part of pension
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The context of this political purge reflects something even more delicious: a new commitment to accountability in the Defense Department. While the personal security details of Milley and several other key Trump aides were instituted after the targeted killing of Iranian terrorist Qasem Soleimani, it appears the sentiment is shifting. The practice of cushioning individuals who have critiqued Trump is coming to a sharp end, which prompts one to wonder if this is a signal for the elitists thinking they’re above the system.
Hegseth’s stance mirrors the sentiments of many conservatives who believe government officials shouldn’t be entitled to lifelong perks after failing in their duties or undermining the elected commander-in-chief. Given that these individuals have reportedly “made a lot of money,” their ability to hire private security should hardly be a problem. If anything, it empowers them to fund their own protection with the cash they made while betraying the principles of their position. Each action appears to reflect a broader agenda for cleaning house and banishing the elite, especially when such figures are linked to actions of cooperation with hostile foreign powers.
Amid the hoots and hollers of accountability, one can’t help but recall sharp instances from Milley’s last hurrah. It’s been suggested he had a clandestine chat with his Chinese counterpart, assuring them he wouldn’t follow any aggressive orders from Trump regarding military action. That’s the kind of devotion to the chain of command Americans respect—dealing norms with a cheeky wink at the enemy. And who could forget Milley’s alleged comments, degradingly labeling Trump as a “fascist to the core” while parading around in uniform? Such outlandish behavior warrants scrutiny, and, thankfully, Hegseth is set to deliver.
With the Biden administration having granted Milley a pardon in its final throes, the stage is undoubtedly set for further scrutiny and possible dissolution of his legacy. As accountability reigns supreme, conservative Americans can expect more than just a shake-up—this is a revolution against unearned privileges in the military establishment.
