
The Pentagon has revoked retired Gen. Mark Milley’s security clearance and removed his personal security detail, cutting him off from classified military information. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, acting swiftly under President Donald Trump’s administration, ordered the immediate action against Milley, citing national security concerns.
Milley, who had been accused of undermining military leadership and violating the chain of command, had retained access to sensitive information under the previous administration. That access has now been eliminated, ensuring he no longer poses a risk of intelligence leaks.
🚨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
In addition to stripping his clearance, Hegseth has directed an Inspector General investigation into Milley’s record, with the possibility of reducing his rank in retirement. The probe will determine whether his actions warrant further disciplinary measures, including the rare step of removing a star.
🚨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 Pentagon is also erasing Milley’s presence from its halls. His first official portrait was taken down on Inauguration Day, and the second, which hangs in the Army’s Marshall Corridor, is now set to be removed. With both portraits gone, Milley will no longer be visually honored within the Department of Defense.
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
Milley’s security detail, which had been assigned due to threats from Iran, is also being revoked. This move signals a return to strict military discipline under the Trump administration, where figures accused of subverting the chain of command will face consequences.
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
Although Milley received a preemptive pardon from Biden, this does not protect him from further administrative actions. With his clearance revoked, an investigation underway, and his official presence removed from the Pentagon, his era of influence within the military has come to an end.
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025