The renowned US investigative journalist Bob Woodward has written a new book that will not appear until September 21st. But it is already making headlines: According to this, after the storming of the Capitol by whipped Trump supporters on January 6th, high-ranking US military officials are said to have taken secret precautions to restrict the Republican’s command over nuclear weapons.
According to a report by CNN and the Washington Post, Chief of Staff Mark Milley is said to have called a confidential meeting with the responsible commanders on January 8th to ensure that there could be no military offensive without his consent.
“Whatever you are told, you follow the process. You make the process. And I am part of the process,” Milley is reported to have said. After that, the general is said to have asked everyone involved directly whether they understood him.
According to the reports, the book’s authors also had a transcript of a phone call made by Milley and House Chairwoman, Democrat Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi said on January 8th to Milley about Trump: “You know he’s crazy. He’s been crazy for a long time.” Milley, who was appointed by Trump in 2019, is said to have replied: “I agree with you on all points.”
According to the book, Milley is said to have feared that the voted Trump could instigate a military conflict in order to stay in power.
