In a fiery display on social media, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on outgoing Joint Chiefs head Mark Milley, making shocking suggestions about the military leader’s fate. Trump’s provocative comments on Truth Social left many astounded, as he openly suggested that Milley’s actions warranted execution.
Trump wasted no time in slamming Milley’s performance, branding it as one of the most embarrassing moments in American history. He blamed the military leader’s alleged incompetence for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, a move that cost countless lives and left behind numerous American citizens. Trump also accused Milley of recklessly handing over billions of dollars’ worth of top-notch military equipment. His scathing remarks concluded with a celebratory message to all US citizens upon Milley’s imminent departure from the military.
Adding fuel to the fire, Trump labeled Milley a “Woke train wreck,” insinuating that the military leader had colluded with China. He suggested that Milley had shared confidential information about the US President’s thought processes with China, a blatant act of betrayal. Trump emphasized that such an act, if true, would historically have warranted the ultimate punishment – death.
Naturally, these controversial comments have not gone unnoticed. The Independent has reached out to the Joint Chiefs of Staff for their response to Trump’s tirade.
However, Trump’s impulsive outburst could have severe consequences. Given his ongoing legal battles related to special counsel investigations, he has been cautioned against publicly attacking court officials and potential witnesses on social media. Violating this condition may lead to severe penalties for the former President.
Various experts have weighed in on the situation, with Tristan Snell, a former official from the New York Attorney General’s Office, speculating that Trump’s attack on Milley may be an attempt to intimidate him. Snell suggests that Milley’s potential inclusion in the trial surrounding the Mar-a-Lago documents case might be the driving force behind Trump’s threats.
These scathing remarks by Trump were triggered by a recent profile on Milley published in The Atlantic. In it, the military official described Trump’s alleged lack of respect for the armed forces as “disturbing.” The article detailed an incident at a 2019 event where Trump reportedly expressed disgust at the presence of an Army veteran who had lost his leg in combat. Trump’s questionable statements regarding Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who was found guilty of committing heinous acts, further showcased his controversial views on the military.
Trump’s reference to Milley’s dealings with China likely stems from a series of calls made by Milley to his Chinese counterpart. These calls aimed to assure China that the US had no intentions of attacking them in 2020 and early 2021, following apprehensions expressed by Chinese officials. Milley testified in the Senate about these calls, stating that his objective was to de-escalate tensions.