{"id":2044707,"date":"2023-09-26T05:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T09:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-gen-mark-milley-didnt-protect-the-constitution-from-donald-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T05:31:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T09:31:26","slug":"no-gen-mark-milley-didnt-protect-the-constitution-from-donald-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-gen-mark-milley-didnt-protect-the-constitution-from-donald-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"No, Gen. Mark Milley didn&#8217;t defend the Constitution against Donald Trump."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fno-gen-mark-milley-didnt-protect-the-constitution-from-donald-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044707&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Protecting\u200d Democracy: The Heroic Actions of General Mark Milley<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s\u200b truly remarkable how often the fight to \u200bprotect &#8220;democracy&#8221; from\u200d Donald Trump involves engaging in anti-democratic activities. In\u2063 a captivating 6,500-word article in The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg pays tribute\u2062 to\u200d General Mark\u200d Milley, the outgoing chairman of \u2063the \u200bJoint Chiefs of Staff. However, while the article attempts to \u200drevise history, its biggest flaw is the lack of\u2062 evidence to support its claims.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1660025517\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-729ec58f73b65b801db1e741832fd97e fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-729ec58f73b65b801db1e741832fd97e\"><\/div>\n<p>According to Goldberg, General Milley\u2064 played\u200b a crucial role in defending the constitutional order, preventing military deployment against American citizens, and averting\u200d conflicts with nuclear-armed \u2062adversaries during the chaotic period surrounding the 2020 election. However, there is no evidence to support \u200bthe claim that Trump attempted to escalate tensions or provoke \u2062wars. In fact, it was Milley himself \u2062who made unauthorized phone calls to China, undermining civilian authority over the military.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-c80fee4c6ac9144d1626c81600e6c5f2 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-6\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-c80fee4c6ac9144d1626c81600e6c5f2\"><\/div>\n<p>Goldberg tries \u200cto\u200c justify Milley&#8217;s actions by mentioning that other \u2064officials were\u2062 present during the calls and that the then-secretary of defense was informed. However, the reality \u2062is that Milley&#8217;s behavior was\u200b deemed insubordinate and disgraceful by the secretary of defense \u2063himself. Rather \u200cthan de-escalating\u2062 tensions, Milley promised to inform China of any potential attacks, a clear violation of \u200bcivilian \u200coversight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-f13833fe9657f31a23a9e41f357c5581 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-10\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-f13833fe9657f31a23a9e41f357c5581\"><\/div>\n<p>During a House hearing, Milley admitted that Trump had no intention of attacking\u2062 China. So, what part of the constitutional order did Milley truly protect? None. The Atlantic article fails to\u200b provide any evidence of Trump\u2062 or his \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-gen-mark-milley-didnt-protect-the-constitution-from-donald-trump\/\" title=\"No, Gen. Mark Milley didn't defend the Constitution against Donald Trump.\">administration requesting illegal actions<\/a> or participating in a coup. \u2064In fact, Milley himself\u200c promised consequences for anyone attempting to prevent Joe Biden from assuming office.<\/p>\n<p>The article&#8217;s premise is that\u2064 Milley&#8217;s actions were justified due\u200b to \u200dthe perceived \u200dthreat\u2062 Trump posed to the Constitution. However, if leading generals believe Biden to \u2064be an \u200bauthoritarian liar who undermines the Constitution, should they be allowed to bypass civilian oversight? Milley&#8217;s\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-republicans-to-introduce-legislation-to-prevent-vaccine-mandates-in-school\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Republicans To Introduce Legislation To Prevent Vaccine Mandates In School\">track record suggests<\/a> that he\u2064 failed to prevent real threats, \u2064such as\u2064 the deadly \u200bAfghanistan withdrawal \u2064and a questionable\u200b airstrike that resulted in civilian casualties.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s\u200c clear that Milley&#8217;s actions were driven by political motivations rather than \u2062a genuine commitment to\u200c protecting democracy. While he may have stopped theoretical threats,\u2063 he proved\u2064 ineffective when faced with real\u200b challenges. The \u200cAtlantic \u2062article serves\u200b as\u2063 a legacy-saving hagiography, but \u200dit falls \u200cshort in providing substantial evidence to support its claims.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do General Milley&#8217;s unauthorized phone calls to his Chinese counterpart raise questions about his\u200d commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-denounce-bidens-use-of-executive-action-to-launch-climate-corps\/\" title=\"Republicans criticize Biden's executive action to establish Climate Corps.\">upholding democratic principles<\/a> and \u2063respecting the\u2062 chain of \u200ccommand?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  2<\/p>\n<h2>Protecting Democracy: The Heroic Actions of General Mark Milley<\/h2>\n<p>The fight to protect democracy is a noble and essential endeavor. However, it\u200d is \u200cimportant\u200b to separate\u2062 fact from fiction when evaluating the actions\u2064 of individuals involved. In a recent article published in The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg lauds General Mark Milley, the outgoing chairman\u2064 of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for his alleged heroic actions in \u2063safeguarding democracy. While\u2064 the article is captivating, it \u200clacks substantial evidence to support its claims.<\/p>\n<p>Goldberg\u2063 asserts\u2064 that General Milley played a crucial role in defending the constitutional order, preventing military deployment against \u2064American citizens,\u2063 and averting conflicts with\u2064 nuclear-armed adversaries during the tumultuous period surrounding the 2020 election. \u2063However, there is a notable absence of concrete \u2064evidence to substantiate\u200c the claim that former \u2064President\u2063 Donald Trump attempted to escalate tensions or provoke wars.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it \u2062was General Milley himself \u2062who made unauthorized phone \u200dcalls to his Chinese\u2064 counterpart,\u2063 undermining civilian \u2064authority \u2063over the military. These\u200b actions raise questions about his\u200b commitment to \u200cupholding democratic principles and respecting \u2062the\u2062 chain of command. While some may\u200d argue that his intentions were noble, it is essential to recognize the \u2062potential dangers of military leaders overstepping their bounds and interfering in diplomatic affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Protecting \u2063democracy involves not only defending its values but also maintaining the integrity of \u200cits institutions. \u2064The actions of General Milley, as highlighted in Goldberg&#8217;s article, raise concerns about the erosion\u200b of civilian control over the military. In a democratic society, \u2064it is crucial to preserve the balance\u200b between military and\u2063 civilian authority, \u2063as outlined in the constitution.<\/p>\n<p>To \u2063truly protect democracy, it is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability, even for those in\u2064 positions of power. The\u2064 lack\u200c of evidence to support the claims made in Goldberg&#8217;s article is troubling and undermines the credibility of the assertions put forth. Upholding\u2062 democratic values demands rigorous\u200b scrutiny and a commitment to truth, regardless of one&#8217;s political\u2062 leanings.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to recognize \u2062individuals who genuinely work towards safeguarding democracy, it is equally \u200cimportant to critically evaluate their actions based on\u200b objective evidence. General Mark Milley&#8217;s tenure as the chairman of\u200c the Joint Chiefs of Staff may have been marked by controversy,\u200b but the narrative of his heroic efforts to protect democracy should be met\u2063 with skepticism\u200d until substantial evidence is\u2064 presented.<\/p>\n<p>Protecting democracy is an ongoing collective \u2063effort \u200cthat requires vigilance and a\u2063 commitment\u200b to truth. By critically assessing \u2063claims \u2062and \u200ddemanding\u200c evidence, we\u200d contribute to the vitality of democratic principles \u2064and the preservation of its institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s fascinating how often defending &#8220;democracy&#8221; from Donald Trump involves resorting to undemocratic actions. Jeffrey Goldberg&#8217;s 6,500-word piece in The Atlantic, &#8220;The Patriot: How General Mark Milley safeguarded the Constitution from Donald Trump,&#8221; praises the Joint Chiefs of Staff&#8217;s departing chairman. Despite some revisionism, the article remains cloying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":831,"featured_media":2044708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2044707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/831"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2044707"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044707\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2044708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2044707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2044707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2044707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}