Corruption will not go unnoticed in the Trump Administration!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican senators are renewing their demand for a full investigation into what they describe as “deeply troubling” actions taken by former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley—moves they say may have directly undermined President Donald Trump’s authority as Commander-in-Chief.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) have sent a formal request to the Pentagon’s acting inspector general, Steven Stebbins, urging him to reopen a 2022 probe that was previously shut down without explanation. The senators say Gen. Milley’s conduct raises grave questions about civilian control of the military and the influence of entrenched Washington insiders.
Explosive Allegations Resurface
In their letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, Grassley and Banks wrote:
“We are writing to ensure that our concerns about alleged misconduct by General Milley are finally addressed.”
Their original request—made on August 17, 2022, while Banks chaired the House Republican Study Committee—was abruptly dismissed by the prior inspector general. Now, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the helm, the review has reportedly been revived and expanded to examine whether Milley’s behavior warrants the loss of a retirement star.
Key concern: Milley’s alleged insertion into the nuclear chain of command and communications with Chinese military officials behind President Trump’s back.
Undermining the Commander-in-Chief?
Grassley and Banks referenced passages from the book Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, which claim Milley took steps to sidestep President Trump’s authority during his final months in office. According to the book, Milley made disparaging remarks about the president, and even took it upon himself to insert a “second opinion” safeguard into potential military orders—without authorization.
Milley is also alleged to have promised to alert China in advance of any potential U.S. military action. Though Milley claims he was acting on intelligence that suggested Chinese fears of escalation, critics argue it amounted to giving foreign adversaries a preemptive advantage over American operations.
“This is not just insubordination. If true, it borders on a coup in slow motion,” one national security analyst told Fox News.
Pete Hegseth Steps In to Restore Military Integrity
Now leading the Department of Defense under President Trump, Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a full review into whether Milley’s conduct breached military protocol and constitutional boundaries. The Department is reportedly assessing whether enough evidence exists to strip Milley of a star in retirement—a rare and significant disciplinary measure.
“General Milley’s reported actions reflect a dangerous breach of civilian oversight,” Grassley and Banks noted. “No unelected general should ever override the will of a duly elected Commander-in-Chief.”
Why This Matters to Veterans and Patriots
The senators say that failing to hold Milley accountable would send a dangerous message to future military leaders—that they can act with impunity, even when defying the direct authority of the President.
“This nation’s highest-ranking military officer must set an example of loyalty and discipline,” they wrote. “The record suggests Milley failed that standard.”
The lawmakers are now pushing for full transparency, urging the Pentagon’s watchdog to deliver overdue answers and make the findings public.
The Bottom Line
If these serious allegations are substantiated, Milley’s actions represent more than poor judgment—they may constitute a fundamental betrayal of the constitutional order that places civilians, not generals, at the head of the U.S. Armed Forces.
“We must never allow rogue generals to override the will of the American people,” the senators concluded. “This is about safeguarding our republic.”