Pentagon Revokes Milley’s Security Clearance As National Security Risks Addressed
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the immediate revocation of retired Gen. Mark Milley’s security clearance and personal security detail, ensuring that the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs no longer has access to classified materials. Milley, who has been accused of undermining military authority, will also face a review to determine whether he should be demoted in retirement.
The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday that Milley’s clearance has been revoked and that his security detail—assigned after threats from Iran—has been removed. The decision comes as part of a larger effort to restore order within the Department of Defense under President Donald Trump.
🚨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
Hegseth has also directed the acting Inspector General to conduct a review into Milley’s actions while in office, particularly regarding disruptions to the military chain of command. If sufficient evidence is found, Milley could lose a star in retirement, a rare but significant action that would reflect the severity of his conduct.
🚨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
Additionally, the Pentagon will be removing Milley’s last remaining portrait from its walls. A previous portrait was already taken down on Inauguration Day, signaling a clear break from his legacy. The second portrait, which honors his time as Army chief of staff, is scheduled to be taken down next, ensuring that Milley’s presence is erased from military leadership halls.
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’s continued access to classified information had raised concerns, particularly given past incidents that disrupted civilian-military relations. His retention of a security clearance under the previous administration was seen as a potential security risk, making its revocation a necessary step to protect military operations.
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 was pardoned by President Joe Biden before leaving office, questions remain about whether further legal action could be pursued. For now, the removal of his clearance and security detail ensures that sensitive military information is kept out of the hands of a retired general whose judgment has been widely criticized.
Hegseth Pulls Milley‘s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review https://t.co/FmqjhroxYJ via @BreitbartNews
— D.G. (@Dave51256694215) January 29, 2025