
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the immediate revocation of retired Gen. Mark Milley’s security clearance and the removal of his security detail. Milley, who has been accused of undermining military authority, will no longer have access to classified materials or federal protection.
The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday that Milley’s security detail, which had been in place due to threats from Iran, has been terminated. Additionally, Hegseth has directed an Inspector General review to examine whether Milley’s past actions justify stripping him of a star in retirement.
🚨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
This move follows the removal of Milley’s first Pentagon portrait on Inauguration Day. Now, a second portrait honoring his service as Army chief of staff is set to be taken down, ensuring his legacy does not remain in the halls of military leadership.
🚨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
The decision to revoke Milley’s security clearance addresses concerns that he retained access to classified information despite his controversial tenure. Critics had raised alarms over his continued ability to view sensitive military data even after leaving his post.
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
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
With this action, the Trump administration has reinforced its commitment to accountability, making it clear that no former officials will retain undue privileges. Milley’s record will now be reviewed, and additional steps may follow depending on the findings of the investigation.
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
The Pentagon has not indicated whether further legal action could be pursued, but Milley’s removal from the security structure of the U.S. military is now complete.
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025