The Idea of a Military Coup in America Has Always Been Considered So Improbable That

Few Would Ever Take the Threat Seriously. but Acts Like These Milley Has Taken Move US Dangerously Close to a Place Where Some Officers in the Future Might Consider It — Milley must be relieved of duty. Today. As the backlash from Woodward’s expose of General Milley’s apparently treasonous actions grows, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs has issued a damage control statement (h/t @JoshRogin) (emphasis ours) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs regularly communicates with Chiefs of Defense across the world, including with China and Russia. These conversations remain vital to improving mutual understanding of U.S. national security interests, reducing tensions, providing clarity and avoiding unintended consequences or conflict. His calls with the Chinese and others in October and January were in keeping with these duties and responsibilities conveying reassurance in order to maintain strategic stability. All calls from the…

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