Early in his first administration, President Trump noted the general’s “brilliance and fortitude.” And then the president got angry.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revoked the security clearance and personal security detail of retired Army General Mark Milley due to criticisms against former President Trump. The Pentagon's decision aims to reinforce the chain of command amid increasing scrutiny and policy changes.

( The Hill) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce the immediate rescission of the personal security detail and security clearance for the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Army Gen. Mark Milley, several news outlets report .

His photo was removed from the Pentagon shortly after Trump was sworn into office. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suspended the security detail for former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark Milley, adding another prominent former official to the list of those who have seen their protection stripped under the new Trump administration.

The Pentagon has asked its inspector general to review the record and behavior of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who stood up to President Trump in his first term.