Key takeaways:
- Gen. Mark Milley is taking measures to ensure his safety and that of his family following former President Donald Trump’s attack.
- The attack on Milley came as a surprise as Trump had nominated him to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- The incident has raised questions about the security of top military leaders and the need for greater transparency in the military’s decision-making process.
Gen. Mark Milley, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said he is taking appropriate measures to ensure his safety and that of his family following former President Donald Trump’s attack on him.
Trump went after Milley in a Truth Social post on Friday, accusing him of being a “Woke train wreck” who went behind his back to communicate with China in the final months of the former president’s administration.
In response, Milley said, “I’ll take appropriate measures to ensure my safety and the safety of my family.” Milley is set to leave his military leadership post at the end of the month.
The attack on Milley came as a surprise to many, as Trump had nominated him to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Milley has served in the military for more than 40 years and is widely respected by his peers.
The incident has raised questions about the security of top military leaders, and whether they are adequately protected from political attacks. It has also highlighted the need for greater transparency in the military’s decision-making process.
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