Milley responds to Trump execution comments: ‘It’s a free country’

Retired Gen. Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, refused to trade barbs with former President Trump Tuesday after being reminded of Trump’s social media post last year saying he should be executed.

Trump said in September 2023 that Milley committed treason and should be put to death, threats that raised fears Trump would use a second term in the White House to seek retribution against his political enemies.

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) ...