Mark Milley Shifts Tone, Says U.S. Will Be 'Okay' Under Trump
The former Joint Chiefs chair, who previously labeled Trump a 'fascist,' now calls for unity and confidence in America's resilience.
- Retired Gen. Mark Milley, once a vocal critic of Donald Trump, now expresses optimism about the United States' future under Trump's leadership.
- Milley previously described Trump as 'fascist to the core' and 'the most dangerous person to this country' in Bob Woodward's book 'War,' released last month.
- In recent remarks at JPMorgan Chase and a Pallas Foundation event, Milley emphasized the strength of U.S. institutions and called for unity and rationality moving forward.
- High-profile Trump critics, including MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, have also softened their rhetoric, seeking common ground with the president-elect.
- President Biden and Vice President Harris, despite prior warnings about threats to democracy, have pledged a smooth transition and peaceful transfer of power to Trump.