### Retired General Milley Labels Trump as America's Greatest Threat in New Book

Retired General Mark A. Milley has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers posed by former President Donald Trump. According to a forthcoming book by Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward, Milley describes Trump as "a fascist to the core" and "the most dangerous person to this country." Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under both Trump and President Joe Biden, conveyed his escalating concerns in Woodward's new book, "War," set to be released on Tuesday.

Milley's apprehension about Trump appears to have intensified since his service under the former president. Woodward's 2021 book "Peril" already revealed Milley's doubts about Trump's mental stability and his national security decisions. However, in a March 2023 reception, Milley expressed to Woodward that his fears had deepened profoundly. "I glimpsed it when I talked to you back - for 'Peril,' but I now know it. I now know it," Milley confided, highlighting Trump's danger as unprecedented in U.S. history.

These concerns weren't just intellectual; Milley faced tangible threats. After his retirement in September 2023, he revealed that he had been receiving a relentless stream of death threats, which he attributed to Trump's aggressive rhetoric and obsession with vengeance against his perceived enemies. In response, Milley took extraordinary measures for his safety, including installing bulletproof glass and blast-proof curtains at his home.

The anxiety extends beyond personal safety. Milley also dreads the potential political repercussions should Trump be re-elected, fearing he might be recalled and court-martialed for what Trump could deem disloyalty. This concern stems from a 2020 Oval Office meeting where Trump threatened to court-martial retired military officers who had criticized him. Milley recounted to his colleagues that Trump's threats were not idle but reflective of a deeper desire for retribution.

Milley's strained relationship with Trump was marked by significant clashes. One such occasion was in 2020, following the police killing of George Floyd, where Milley accompanied Trump for a photo opportunity outside a Washington church after demonstrators were forcefully cleared from Lafayette Square. Milley later apologized for his involvement, acknowledging that it created the false perception of military involvement in domestic politics.

Further tensions arose after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Milley took actions to reassure international allies of U.S. stability, which Trump later criticized harshly. Milley's assurance to his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Li Zuocheng, that stability would prevail, led Trump to accuse him of betrayal, suggesting that in earlier times such actions could have warranted execution.

As Milley steps into retirement, his reflections and warnings about Trump add a significant voice to ongoing concerns from national security circles. Neither Milley nor the Trump campaign provided immediate comments on Woodward's revelations. The upcoming release of "War" promises to shed further light on Milley's years of service under Trump and his evolving fears about the former president.