
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken decisive action against retired Gen. Mark Milley, revoking his security clearance and removing his personal security detail. Milley, who has faced serious accusations of undermining the chain of command, will now be shut out from classified military information.
The Pentagon confirmed the move Tuesday, explaining that Milley had been granted a security detail due to past threats from Iran. That protection has now been lifted as part of broader efforts under President Donald Trump to reestablish accountability within the Department of Defense.
🚨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 cutting off Milley’s access to sensitive information, Hegseth has ordered an Inspector General investigation to determine whether Milley should lose a star in retirement. The review will examine Milley’s role in past military decisions and whether his conduct warrants a reduction in rank.
🚨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
Milley’s legacy inside the Pentagon is also being erased. His first official portrait was removed on Inauguration Day, and now a second one—previously displayed in the Army’s Marshall Corridor—will also be taken down. Once that happens, no images of Milley will remain inside the Pentagon.
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
Concerns had grown over Milley’s continued security clearance, especially given his controversial record. With this revocation, the Trump administration has ensured that no further leaks or questionable actions will stem from the retired general.
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
While Milley received a pardon from President Joe Biden before leaving office, it remains to be seen whether any additional measures will be taken against him. The Pentagon’s actions, however, have made clear that his influence within the military establishment is over.
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025