A portrait of Gen. Mark Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Donald Trump’s first term, has been removed from the Pentagon wall where it was displayed. The portrait was unveiled just 10 days ago at a ceremony in the hallway outside the office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Gen. Milley was appointed by Trump to be the top US officer in 2019. However, the relationship between the two deteriorated in the final months of Trump’s first administration. Milley ultimately became a frequent target of Trump’s criticism.
The removal of Gen. Milley's portrait comes amidst ongoing tensions between the military and the Trump administration. Milley, who has been vocal in his criticism of Trump, has warned about the dangers of fascism and the need to uphold democratic values.
While the reasons for the removal of the portrait have not been officially stated, it is clear that the decision reflects the strained relationship between Gen. Milley and the former president. The Pentagon has not provided any comments on the matter at this time.
It remains to be seen how this latest development will impact the ongoing discourse surrounding the role of the military in politics and the legacy of Gen. Milley's tenure as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
