
Retired Gen. Mark Milley has lost his security clearance and personal security detail under an order issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move effectively cuts Milley off from all classified military intelligence, ensuring he no longer holds access to sensitive national security information.
Milley’s security clearance had remained intact even after leaving office, but concerns over his past actions led to its revocation. His security detail, which had been assigned due to threats from Iran, has also been withdrawn, reflecting the Trump administration’s push for accountability in military leadership.
🚨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 revoking his clearance, Hegseth has instructed the acting Inspector General to conduct a formal review of Milley’s record. The review will examine whether Milley should be stripped of a star in retirement due to his handling of key military decisions. Officials have stated that the findings could lead to further disciplinary actions.
🚨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
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
The Pentagon is also finalizing the removal of Milley’s last portrait from its halls. His first official portrait had already been taken down as one of the administration’s first moves after Inauguration Day. The second, which had remained in the Army’s Marshall Corridor, is now set to follow, ensuring Milley is no longer recognized within military leadership displays.
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 continued security clearance had been a growing concern, particularly given past instances where he had been accused of sidestepping the chain of command. The decision to strip him of access to classified intelligence is a step toward securing military information from potential leaks.
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
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025
Despite receiving a pardon from Biden before leaving office, the latest actions show that further administrative measures can still be taken against Milley. The Inspector General’s review will determine whether additional consequences are warranted.