From what I've read, Milley is not insulated from a court martial by his pardon. So, to settle this matter, they need to proceed with trying him for what he was accused, or allow him to accept he is guilty, remove his pension, change his discharge to dishonorable, and let his legacy follow Arnold's. The crimes he has been accused of are serious; so serious the death penalty is a possible punishment. If he is innocent, then he can present his defense in a military trial. Until then, he should be treated as a criminal.
I'd think a Presidential Pardon covers military matters. But we are in strange times....
ReplyDeleteA presidential pardon doesn't cover UCMJ violations.
ReplyDeleteIf he can be court-martialed, then it's necessary. All facts need to be examined, he needs the chance to defend his actions, and if he was wrong, some sort of punishment is necessary.
ReplyDeleteAccepting the pardon, from what I know, establishes guilt according to law. Just taking down his pictures doesn't seem to be enough for the military to do to remove the tarnish.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed retired U.S. Gen. Mark Milley's personal security detail, suspended his security clearance and directed the Pentagon's acting inspector general to carry out an inquiry into Milley's conduct to determine if his military rank should be reduced.
ReplyDeleteA senior defense official also said that a portrait of Milley was being removed from the Pentagon. On Inauguration Day, Milley's official portrait was taken down at the direction of the White House, according to two U.S. officials. https://abcnews.link/cyQm0CP?utm_source=facebook...
Televise it.
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