Earlier today, I wrote that the portrait of General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had been summarily removed from its place of honor in the Pentagon — an obvious, snarky action ordered by the new occupant of the White House in retribution for past disagreements between the two.

But that was just a hint of worse to come. Today, Trump’s new Defense Secretary, the totally unqualified Pete Hegseth, removed General Milley’s security detail and revoked his security clearance in a blatant strike against an individual who had the courage to speak out in defense of the truth.

In addition, Hegseth has directed the Defense Department’s Inspector General to launch an investigation into General Milley’s alleged “conduct” with a view toward determining whether his rank (four-star general) should be reviewed — all without specifying what “conduct” he was referring to. [Oren Liebermann, CNN, January 29, 2025.]

Another of Donald Trump’s victims — a man who has spent a lifetime serving his country with honor — punished for daring to have an opinion. How long are we going to remain silent in the face of this intolerable, Putin-esque behavior?

I weep for my country.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
1/29/25