General Milley clarifies his role in easing tensions with Beijing during Trump’s final days in office.
During a Senate hearing on September 28, 2021, General Mark Milley addressed questions surrounding his calls with Chinese officials in the final days of Donald Trump’s presidency. Milley explained that these conversations were aimed at de-escalating tensions between the U.S. and China. He further stated that he was “certain” that Trump had no intentions of launching any military action against China.
The testimony came amid calls from Republican lawmakers for Milley’s resignation, spurred by reports claiming Milley had intervened to prevent an attack during a period of instability. Despite the criticism, Milley stood by his actions, stressing that his priority was to maintain national security and avert unnecessary conflict.
