Gen. Mark Milley apologizes for taking part in Pres. Trump's church photo op: 'I should not have been there.'
Milley, who was wearing combat fatigues, and Defense Secretary Mark Esper were the target of widespread criticism from current and former leaders for their participation last Monday.
President Donald Trump departs the White House to visit outside St. John's Church, June 1, 2020. Second from right is Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark A. Milley.Both said they believed they were accompanying the group to thank National Guard troops and other law enforcement officers outside Lafayette Square, Esper"As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from," Milley said in the video address.
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