In late 2019, senior Pentagon officials, including Gen. Mark A. Milley and Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper, suggested extreme military options to President Trump regarding Iranian aggression, ultimately leading to the assassination of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani via a drone strike. The repercussions were swift, with Iranian factions putting a bounty on Milley and other officials’ heads. Recently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to strip Milley of his security detail has alarmed many, including even Trump's Republican allies, as they fear potential retribution amidst Trump's retaliatory actions against perceived adversaries.
In the last days of 2019, Gen. Mark A. Milley and senior Pentagon officials presented President Trump with options for responding to Iranian threats, including the extreme action of killing Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani.
The fallout was immediate when Iranian groups placed a price on General Milley's head, identifying him and two other officials as top targets for retaliation following Suleimani's assassination.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to remove General Milley's security detail has raised alarms, especially as President Trump pursues actions against those he perceives as enemies.
Concern from Trump's allies about Milley's safety is notable, with Senator Tom Cotton urging the president to reconsider the decision regarding the removal of security.
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