
Retired Gen. Mark Milley is officially cut off from classified military intelligence after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered his security clearance revoked. Milley, who had remained in possession of sensitive security access despite concerns over his conduct, will no longer be privy to military secrets.
Hegseth’s directive also removes Milley’s personal security detail, which had been provided due to past threats from Iran. The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to ensure that former military officials who engaged in questionable actions do not continue to benefit from government privileges.
🚨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
Beyond revoking his clearance, the Pentagon is launching an Inspector General review into Milley’s record. The review will assess whether his actions warrant a reduction in rank, including the potential loss of a star in retirement. Military officials have confirmed that this process is already underway.
🚨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
Milley’s presence inside the Pentagon is also being erased. His first official portrait was taken down on Inauguration Day, and now a second portrait—honoring his time as Army chief of staff—will also be removed. The decision ensures that Milley’s tenure is no longer recognized within military leadership corridors.
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 been raised over Milley’s continued clearance, particularly given past instances where he was accused of overstepping his authority. By pulling his access to classified information, the Pentagon has taken necessary steps to close off any risk of further leaks or disruptions.
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
Although Milley was granted a last-minute pardon by Biden, that does not prevent further action from being taken. With his clearance revoked and an official review underway, his influence within the military has been effectively shut down.