Milley served as chairman during President Donald Trump’s first term in office. While the relationship initially went well, it soured deeply and fast, as Milley tried to advise and contain the president on a host of issues.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revoked the security detail and security clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot, an unprecedented move against the former top US general who became a frequent target of President Donald Trump.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday removed the security detail and security clearance for former United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot,

An executive order said the United States faced a “catastrophic threat” from advanced aerial weapons. But a defense system like Israel’s may not be feasible in the country, which is more than 400 times larger.

While speaking to House Republicans in Miami, President Donald Trump says he is ordering the construction of an Iron Dome-style air defense system.