US EditionGen. Milley delivers defense of democracy and swipes at Trump in farewell address
- General Mark Milley, retired after a four-year tenure, emphasized that U.S. Troops take an oath to the Constitution, not to any individual, in an apparent swipe at former President Donald Trump. Milley stated that the troops are willing to die to protect the idea of America.
- Milley expressed concern for his safety and his family's safety after Trump suggested he colluded with China, saying he would take appropriate measures to ensure their protection. He acknowledged that the comments were made but wished they had not been.
- Milley made it clear that he takes his oath seriously and that it is to the Constitution and the idea of America. He rejected the idea of pledging loyalty to a king, queen, tyrant, or dictator.
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Commentary: Gen. Milley Takes Shameless Shot at Trump During Retirement Speech
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley went out like he came in: as a flatter, as a fawner, as a man blown about by the winds of opinion and without any steady mooring. Milley, you may recall, was initially appointed to the position by then-President Donald Trump. I remind you merely because, ever since roughly the middle of 2020, the general has been wringing his hands of any involvement with the former president — and, for all intents a…
Ross: General Milley calls out Trump in retirement speech
General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired last week after a 44-year career and gave a farewell speech that focused on the Constitution. According to some commentators, it also included a clear swipe on Donald Trump. See if you can detect it. More from Dave Ross: The highs and lows of the second 2024 Republican debate “We are unique among the world’s militaries. We don’t take an oath to a country. We don’t take an oath …
Gen. Milley Takes Shameless Shot at Trump During Retirement Speech
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley went out like he came in: as a flatter, as a fawner, as a man blown about by the winds of opinion and without any steady mooring. Milley, you may recall, was initially appointed to the position by then-President Donald Trump. I remind you merely because, ever since roughly the middle of 2020, the general has been wringing his hands of any involvement with the former president — and, for all intents a…
General Mark Milley's farewell speech (with a blow to Trump): “We don't need an aspiring dictator but we swear by the Constitution” - Il Fatto Quotidiano
The farewell speech given by General Mark Milley, the highest office in the United States Army, is a blow to Donald Trump, who only a few days ago had aired the death penalty for him, accusing him of betrayal and collusion with China. In one of the most shared passages of her speech, Milley said: “We don't swear an oath to a country. We don't swear to a tribe. We don't swear to a religion. We don't swear to a king, queen, tyrant, or dictator. An…
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