A Pentagon spokesperson, John Ullyot, made the statement according to CNS news.
On the second full day in his new position, Hegseth directed the department's inspector general to investigate Milley's "conduct" to see if his rank should be reviewed. The statement doesn't specify what behavior Hegseth thinks warrants reviewing Milley's rank.
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The relationship between Trump and Milley significantly deteriorated during the final months of the first Trump administration.
The US President highlighted the distinctions between the two individuals, CNN reported.
forces from Afghanistan.
The United States Secretary of Defense, Joe Kasper, stated, "Disrupting the chain of command is detrimental to our national defense, and reestablishing a system of accountability is a key objective for the Defense Department under President Trump's administration."
issued a full pardon for Milley after Trump promised to take revenge against those he perceived as opposing his first term. Biden stated that Milley, during his more than 40 years of military service, was deployed "to some of the world's most dangerous regions to protect and defend democracy."
Milley thanked Biden for the pardon and said, "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our great country in uniform for over four decades, and I will continue to have faith and loyalty to our nation and Constitution until my final breath." Biden's pardon safeguards Milley from prosecution under both civilian and military law. Nevertheless, an internal investigation could lower Milley's rank if it concludes any misconduct occurred.
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President Anthony Fauci, who was being supported and funded by the National Institutes of Health due to ongoing threats to his safety as a result of his prominent role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic faced by the public. (ANI)