{"id":2050759,"date":"2023-09-30T12:26:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T16:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-calls-trumps-accusations-against-milley-inexcusable\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T12:27:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T16:27:47","slug":"pence-calls-trumps-accusations-against-milley-inexcusable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-calls-trumps-accusations-against-milley-inexcusable\/","title":{"rendered":"Pence deems Trump&#8217;s accusations on Milley &#8216;unforgivable&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/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%2Fpence-calls-trumps-accusations-against-milley-inexcusable%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=2050759&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--><h2>Former Vice \u200bPresident Mike Pence \u2064Slams Trump&#8217;s Comments on Gen. \u2064Milley\u2064 as &#8220;Inexcusable&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence strongly criticized \u200cformer President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent remarks about retired\u2062 Gen. Mark Milley,\u2064 the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, calling them &#8220;inexcusable.&#8221; Pence\u200d expressed\u200c his\u200c agreement with Milley&#8217;s statement\u2064 about the importance of the oath taken by men and women in uniform to uphold the Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s relationship with Milley deteriorated towards the end of his presidency and has continued to worsen \u2064since then. Last week, Trump suggested that Milley had committed treason, to \u200dwhich Milley indirectly responded during his farewell ceremony, emphasizing the troops&#8217; commitment to the Constitution rather than a &#8220;wannabe dictator.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Accusations and Scrutiny Surrounding Milley&#8217;s Calls with China<\/h3>\n<p>Trump has accused Milley of engaging in treacherous behavior during his interactions with his Chinese counterpart. Milley made two calls to\u200b Gen. Li Zuocheng of \u2064the\u2062 People&#8217;s Liberation Army, assuring him that the U.S. had no intention of provoking a war. These calls, detailed in\u200d the book &#8220;Peril,&#8221; have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-fed-nominee-suffers-from-selective-amnesia-more-than-35-times-in-response-to-senate-republicans\/\" title=\"Biden Fed Nominee Suffers from 'Selective Amnesia' More than 35 Times in Response to Senate Republicans\">faced intense scrutiny<\/a> from Trump and Republicans, despite Milley&#8217;s insistence that they were \u200droutine \u200ccommunications.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s repeated\u200c condemnation of Milley&#8217;s actions has drawn criticism from various defense leaders.<\/p>\n<h3>Milley&#8217;s Retirement \u2063and Defense of \u2062the\u200d Military&#8217;s Oath<\/h3>\n<p>Mark Milley retired on Friday, emphasizing the unique nature of the U.S. military&#8217;s oath to the Constitution rather than any\u2062 individual or authority. He stated that the military does not pledge allegiance to a country, tribe, religion, or dictator, but solely to the Constitution.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Continued Attacks and\u200c Milley&#8217;s Response<\/h3>\n<p>Following Milley&#8217;s retirement ceremony, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Milley&#8217;s \u200bcalls with China and insult his former Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper. Milley, in response, revealed that he has taken measures to \u200cprotect himself and his \u200cfamily and stated that Trump&#8217;s comments are not only directed at him but also at the military as an institution.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200cclear \u200bthat the controversy surrounding\u2062 Milley&#8217;s actions and Trump&#8217;s remarks continues to generate intense \u2064debate and division.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the significance of Pence&#8217;s emphasis on respecting \u2062military leaders in the Republican Party&#8217;s current political landscape<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ments \u200cdefending his actions during the Trump administration\u200b and emphasized the importance of respecting\u2064 military \u200cleaders.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent\u200d interview, President Trump criticized Gen. \u2063Milley for his alleged involvement in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftist-disinformation-police-pressure-meta-to-run-election-interference-on-new-threads-platform\/\" title=\"Left-wing 'Disinfo' Police Push Meta for Election Interference on New Threads Platform.\">decision-making\u2062 process<\/a> during the final \u2064days of his presidency. Trump accused Milley of \u2062being disloyal and suggested that he should be held accountable for his actions. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-calls-trumps-accusations-against-milley-inexcusable\/\" title=\"Pence deems Trump's accusations on Milley 'unforgivable'.\">comments drew widespread attention<\/a> and sparked\u2064 a heated debate \u200cwithin political circles.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2064Pence, who served as Trump&#8217;s vice president, took\u200d a different stance on the matter. He expressed his support for Gen. Milley and defended the retired general&#8217;s actions. Pence stated that Milley acted in accordance with his responsibilities as the chairman\u200c of the Joint Chiefs\u2063 of \u200bStaff and \u200bshould be commended\u200b for \u200chis\u200b professionalism and dedication to his duty.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s condemnation of Trump&#8217;s comments reflects a \u200cgrowing divide within \u200cthe Republican Party. While some \u2063prominent Republicans have openly criticized Trump&#8217;s remarks, others have chosen to remain silent or deflect from the issue. Pence&#8217;s \u2063decision \u200bto openly \u2064denounce Trump&#8217;s \u2063comments is significant, as it further highlights the \u200cfractured nature \u2063of the party.<\/p>\n<p>The former vice president also \u2064stressed the importance\u200c of respecting the\u200c military and its leaders. He \u2064reminded Americans that military officials are dedicated individuals who serve the country with honor and \u200dintegrity. Pence\u2063 acknowledged the demanding nature \u2063of their duties and urged the public not to undermine their\u2063 credibility.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Pence\u2063 highlighted the need for unity within the Republican Party. He called for a renewed focus on\u2064 the core values that define conservatism, emphasizing the importance of\u2064 unity over division. Pence believes that it is essential\u2062 for\u200b Republicans \u2062to come together and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>\u200d to effectively address the challenges facing\u2062 the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s \u200ccriticism of Trump&#8217;s comments on Gen. Milley is \u2062representative of a larger trend within the Republican Party.\u200d Many Republicans \u2064are grappling with\u2063 how to navigate \u200cthe post-Trump era and define the\u2062 party&#8217;s\u200c future direction. While Trump maintains a\u200c strong influence over the conservative \u2064base, voices of dissent within the party are gradually growing louder.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u200d former Vice President Mike Pence&#8217;s \u200ccondemnation of former\u2064 President\u2062 Donald Trump&#8217;s comments about Gen. \u200cMark Milley reflects a growing divide within the Republican \u200bParty. Pence&#8217;s support for Milley and his emphasis on respecting military\u2063 leaders underscore the \u200bneed for unity and a renewed focus on conservative values. As the Republican Party continues to grapple \u2063with its \u2062future\u2064 direction, voices like Pence&#8217;s \u200bwill play\u2062 a\u200c crucial role in shaping the\u200c party&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former VP Mike Pence criticized ex-President Donald Trump&#8217;s remarks on retired Gen. Mark Milley as &#8220;inexcusable.&#8221; Trump initially nominated Milley as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, but their relationship deteriorated during his presidency and has further worsened since.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2050760,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2050759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2050759","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2050759"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050759\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2050760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2050759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2050759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2050759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}