administration. he reportedly made these calls without the former president s knowledge. milley defended his actions including he followed protocol while keeping other top officials in the loop. military communications at the highest level are critical to the securit of the united states in order to deconflict mitary action, manage crisis and prevent war between great powers that are armed with the world s most deadliest weapons. the calls on 30 october and 8 january wereoordinated before an aft wit sectary esper, and acting secretary miller s staff. shortly after my call ended with general lee, i pernally informed secretary of ste pomp and meadows among t calls with ticshat no time was i aempting to change or influencehe process, usurp authority or insert myself in the chain of command. milley also admitted and