
Retired Gen. Mark Milley has been cut off from classified military information following an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Milley, who had continued to hold security clearance after leaving office, will no longer have access to sensitive intelligence, and his personal security detail has been revoked.
The Pentagon confirmed that Milley’s security detail had been in place due to threats from Iran, but with this new directive, that protection has been eliminated. The decision is part of a broader shift under President Donald Trump’s administration to ensure accountability among former military leaders.
🚨MASSIVE BREAKING:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has REVOKED General Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance.
Hegseth is now planning on DEMOTING the General.
Hegseth also ordered the removal of all Pentagon portraits of Milley.
Total Humiliation pic.twitter.com/ZtKpzyw2n9
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 28, 2025
Hegseth has also initiated an Inspector General review to examine Milley’s actions while in office. This review will determine whether further disciplinary measures are necessary, including a possible reduction in rank. The Pentagon has stated that Milley’s handling of military decisions and command authority will be a key focus of the investigation.
🚨REVOKED: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken away General Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance and he may face a demotion in retirement. Milley said he would tell China ahead of time if the US was planning to attack, and had secret calls with China behind… pic.twitter.com/zYFXEnZs1M
— John Cremeans USA (@JohnCremeansUSA) January 28, 2025
BREAKING: GENERAL MARK MILLEY INVESTIGATION IMMINENT!
SecDef Pete Hegseth just marched right into the pentagon and pulled TRAITOR Mark Milley’s security detail and security clearance.
WINNING!
REMEMBER: Milley undermined the chain of command during President Donald Trump's…
— Ann Vandersteel™️ (@annvandersteel) January 29, 2025
In addition to stripping Milley of access to classified information, the Pentagon is moving forward with removing his remaining portrait from its walls. A previous portrait had already been taken down on Inauguration Day, and now the second, which honors his time as Army chief of staff, is set to follow. Once removed, there will be no further official recognition of Milley inside the Pentagon.
Milley IMHO committed TREASON. He should be busted to buck private, stripped of all pension & benefits. Leavenworth turning boulders into gravel should be his future.
Hegseth Pulls Milley's Security Detail and Orders Review Grounds for Demoting Him https://t.co/RY5LlNm4tp
— ScoutBird 🇺🇸 #MAGAveteran 🇺🇸 (@ScoutBird) January 29, 2025
Concerns had been raised about Milley’s continued clearance, particularly after past incidents where his actions raised alarms about the integrity of the chain of command. The latest move ensures that Milley will no longer be in a position to access military intelligence or influence policy decisions.
DefSec @PeteHegseth revoked "White Rage" General Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance, and is going to demote him.
Icing on the cake, Hegseth ordered the removal of all Pentagon portraits of Milley 🤣 pic.twitter.com/pQUFK7Hwsr
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) January 28, 2025
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025
While Milley received a preemptive pardon from President Joe Biden before leaving office, this does not shield him from further administrative actions. The Inspector General’s review is ongoing, and further measures may follow depending on the findings.