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General Mark Milley's actions, particularly around the time of the transition from the Trump to the Biden administration, have sparked significant debate regarding whether he violated any laws or regulations. Here are the key points:
- Unauthorized Contact with China: General Milley's alleged calls to his Chinese counterpart, General Li Zuocheng, to reassure China about U.S. intentions have been a focal point. These actions were perceived by some as undermining civilian control over the military, which is a fundamental principle in the U.S. system. Critics argue that by promising to warn China of any potential attack without consulting the Commander in Chief, Milley potentially overstepped his authority. This is a breach of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), particularly with regard to his officer's oath to support and defend the Constitution and follow lawful orders from superiors.
- Civilian Control of the Military: The U.S. Constitution and military tradition emphasize civilian control of the military. Actions like those attributed to Milley undermined this principle, especially if they were not coordinated with or approved by civilian leadership. These actions could be grounds for legal action under UCMJ or even be considered treason, although no official legal proceedings have been initiated based on these specific incidents yet.
- An investigation into his conduct has been ordered, indicating that there were at least credible grounds for charges of misconduct or legal overstep.
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