
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the immediate revocation of retired Gen. Mark Milley’s security clearance and personal security detail, ensuring he no longer has access to sensitive military information. Milley, who has faced accusations of undermining the chain of command, is now being removed from the Pentagon’s security structure.
Hegseth’s decision comes as part of a broader effort to reinforce accountability within the Department of Defense. Milley’s past actions had raised concerns, particularly regarding his unauthorized communications with China’s military leadership. Despite these concerns, Milley was allowed to keep his clearance until now, creating an ongoing security risk.
🚨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
As part of this move, Hegseth has also launched an Inspector General review into Milley’s record. This investigation will determine whether Milley should be demoted in retirement, with the possibility of losing a star. The review will assess Milley’s handling of military leadership responsibilities and whether his conduct justifies further disciplinary measures.
🚨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 removing Milley’s remaining portrait from its halls. His first official portrait was already taken down on Inauguration Day, and now a second, honoring his time as Army chief of staff, will be removed. Once that is complete, Milley’s presence will be erased from Pentagon leadership displays.
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 had been under federal protection due to past threats from Iran, but his security detail has now been withdrawn. This step is part of the Trump administration’s commitment to ensuring that former military officials who engaged in questionable actions do not retain undue privileges.
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, that does not prevent further action from being taken against him. With his clearance revoked and a full review underway, the Pentagon is now focused on ensuring that classified military intelligence remains secure.
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025