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Mark Alexander Milley
20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Former Top Military Officer (2019-2023)
Overview
Four-star Army general who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs under Trump and Biden. Became concerned about Trump's mental state after the 2020 election, took steps to prevent potential unlawful military orders, and apologized for participating in Trump's Lafayette Square photo-op. Called January 6 a "Reichstag moment."
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Apologized for Lafayette Square photo-op
Took steps to prevent unlawful Trump orders
Trump called for his execution over China calls
Called January 6 a "Reichstag moment"
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Commander-in-Chief (estranged)
Mark Esper
Secretary of Defense
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- June 18, 1958
- Birthplace
- Winchester, Massachusetts
Education
- •Princeton University (B.A.)
- •Columbia University (M.A.)
- •U.S. Naval War College (M.A.)
Key Timeline
September 2019
Becomes Chairman of Joint Chiefs
June 1, 2020
Accompanies Trump to Lafayette Square
June 11, 2020
Publicly apologizes for photo-op participation
January 6, 2021
Monitors Capitol attack from Pentagon
September 2023
Retires as Chairman