Donald Trump called Milley's Chinese military contacts a "treasonous act" once punishable by death
“treasonous act … so egregious that, in times gone by, the punishment would have been DEATH!”
Reported August 2, 2026 by newswithviews.com. Checked word for word against that report.
Writing in support of Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, commentator Cliff Kincaid cites a statement by President Donald Trump about retired Gen. Mark Milley. According to Kincaid, Trump called Milley’s private contacts with Chinese military leaders while chairman of the Joint Chiefs a betrayal so serious that earlier eras would have imposed the death penalty. Milley, who served in that role from 2019 to 2023, was later given a preemptive pardon by President Joe Biden and now advises JPMorgan Chase. Kincaid presses Blanche to pursue treason prosecutions against Milley and former President Barack Obama, and urges Trump to do more against adversaries. The commentary reflects unproven accusations and political grievances, not official charges or court findings.
- newswithviews.com ↗︎02 AUG 2026