The Pentagon removed a portrait of retired Army general and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley just 10 days after it was unveiled.
The move came shortly after President Donald Trump took office.
UPDATE: This portrait of Millie is no longer displayed in a Pentagon hallway just 10 days after it was unveiled… h/t @OrenCNN https://t.co/ji77T3Np6l pic.twitter.com/DdUeEEZ9zR
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 20, 2025
A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Caller that the portrait had been removed but that comment was deferred to the White House.
The Daily Caller also reached out to the White House for comment, but the message was not immediately available for publication.
In one of his last acts as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardon for millie and several others to prevent potential “revenge” from the new Trump administration. (Related: Biden uses final hours of presidency to free Fauci and others)
“General Milley served our country for more than 40 years, holding multiple command and leadership positions and deploying to some of the most dangerous regions of the world to protect and defend democracy,” he said. Ta. “As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he led our military to address complex global security threats, strengthening existing alliances while forging new ones.”
in a statement to USA TodayMilley said she was “deeply grateful” for the pardon.
Our nation depends on dedicated and selfless public servants every day. They are the lifeblood of our democracy.
Alarmingly, however, public servants continue to face threats and intimidation for faithfully discharging their duties.
In some cases…
— President Biden (@POTUS46Archive) January 20, 2025
Milley has been criticized for withdrawing from Afghanistan in August 2021. He and other officials were accused of being unprepared and failing to anticipate such a quick Taliban resurgence.
President Trump said, “Miley is a loser who embarrassed us in Afghanistan and elsewhere!”
Mr. Milley spoke before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in March 2024. hearing The purpose is to evaluate the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. “To all our Afghanistan veterans, hold your hearts high… you did what your country asked you to do under extreme circumstances,” he testified.
He also said that “he and other senior officials believe that the withdrawal of troops and contractors, and therefore NATO forces, will ultimately lead to the collapse of the Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan National Security Forces.” It’s a consistent evaluation.” government.
According to CNN, Milley said the State Department’s delay in calling for a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) contributed to the debacle. The State Department has not acknowledged that it improperly delayed requesting the military to begin NEO.
The former general also defended Critical Race Theory (CRT) instructions for U.S. military personnel in June 2021 Congressional testimony. I want it to be widely read…and I want to understand white anger,” Milley said.
The Intercept first reported in March 2024 that he was being profiled as a speaker by the Harry Walker Agency, the same agency that represents Hillary Clinton. Hillary reportedly received about $200,000 for each speech.
