Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley Defends Calls to Chinese
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On Wednesday, Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defended the phone calls he made to his Chinese counterpart in the final months of Trump’s presidency. While left-leaning articles highlight that Milley said conversations were intended to convey “reassurance” to the Chinese military, right-leaning articles highlight that U.S. Army General Mark Milley should be tried for “treason” if a report claiming that he went behind Trump’s back to call Chinese officials proves to be true.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Milley said conversations were intended to convey “reassurance” to the Chinese military. Biden indicated he stands behind Milley.
A centrist article by The Hill highlights that Mark Milley has become a lightning rod for the Biden administration. However, while pressure on Milley and President Biden is growing, there is no signal that the general is in danger.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that U.S. Army General Mark Milley should be tried for “treason” if a report claiming that he went behind Trump’s back to call Chinese officials proves to be true. Fox News host Sean Hannity said Miley “would be a traitor to this country.”
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Hannity: Milley should be 'tried for treason' if bombshell report proves to be true
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