“This is a Reichstag moment,” Milley told aides in the days leading up to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. McMaster to discuss if a coup was actually imminent and express concern about the Trump administration’s efforts to install administration-friendly officials throughout the government. “They may try, but they’re not going to f**king succeed,” Milley told his deputies, the book says, according to CNN. “Ma’am, I guarantee you these processes are very good,” Milley replied, according to the Post’s excerpt. The general joined Trump outside while wearing his military fatigues, although he later apologised and said he shouldn’t have been there.

Source: Huffington Post July 15, 2021 09:45 UTC