China News Service, Washington, June 11 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army, Mark Milly, said on the 11th that he was accompanying President Trump to take pictures outside the White House a few days ago and was "a mistake" and hoped to learn from it.

　　On June 1, Trump delivered a national speech on protest demonstrations triggered by the death of African-American George Freud. Subsequently, he was accompanied by Attorney General Barr and Defense Minister Esper and others, and walked through the area on the north side of the White House that was cleared in advance, and took a picture in front of St. John's Church across the street. At that time, Millie in camouflage uniform was also accompanied.

　　"My photo at Lafayette Park last week triggered a national discussion about the role of the military in society." Milly said in a video speech recorded for the graduation ceremony of the National Defense University on the 11th, "I It shouldn’t be there. I showed up at that moment and in that environment, making people feel that the military was involved in domestic politics."

　　Milley further stated, "As an active duty officer, I have learned from this mistake, and I sincerely hope that we can all learn from it."

　　In his speech, Milly described Freud's death as "meaningless brutal killing." He pointed out that the subsequent protests were not only a protest against Freud’s killing, but also an unfair protest against African Americans for centuries.

　　Milli also called on military leaders to find ways to promote ethnic equality in the military. He said that although the military has begun to reflect the diversity of the United States, only 7% of senior generals are African American.

　　In the face of protests and demonstrations that broke out in at least 140 cities across the United States, the White House expressed its desire to use the military to maintain order. But this position has not been supported by the US military.

　　US Defense Secretary Esper said at a press conference on June 3 that he did not support the use of active US military forces to maintain order in the country. "The use of active forces in local law enforcement should only be used as a last resort, and only in the most urgent and dangerous situations." (End)