Biden says he has 'great confidence' in Gen. Mark Milley after new reports

"But what I can assure you all of is that the President knows General Milley, he has been chairman of the Joint Chiefs for almost eight months of his presidency. They've worked side by side through a range of international events. And the President has complete confidence in his leadership, his patriotism and his fidelity to our Constitution," Psaki told reporters Wednesday, later describing Milley as a "man of honor."
"I think it's important to consider some of the context, key context of this period of time in history that we're discussing and is outlined or covered in portions of this book, The outgoing president of the United States during this period of time fomented unrest, leading to an insurrection and an attack on our nation's capital, on January 6th," she said.
Psaki added, "Beyond reports in this book, there's been widespread reporting and commentary from members of his own Cabinet -- the former president's Cabinet, I should say -- including high-ranking national security officials questioning the former president's stability, his behavior and his suitability to oversee the national security of the United States. So those are important questions that need to be discussed as well."
"Milley will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee later this month, where questions over his actions during this time are likely to come up. In a statement, Milley's spokesman defended his calls with his Chinese counterpart, saying the calls were part of a series of discussions with US allies and adversaries following the Capitol insurrection on January 6 "in order to maintain strategic stability."
Milley "regularly communicates" with his counterparts around the world, including with China and Russia, his spokesman, Col. Dave Butler, said in a statement.
"These conversations remain vital to improving mutual understanding of U.S. national security interests, reducing tensions, providing clarity and avoiding unintended consequences or conflict," said Butler.
A series of similar calls were also made in October, the statement said.
"General Milley continues to act and advise within his authority in the lawful tradition of civilian control of the military and his oath to the Constitution," Butler said."