US EditionWho Is Mark Kelly, Senate Democrat Targeted over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video?
The Pentagon probes Sen. Mark Kelly after a video urging troops to disobey illegal orders sparked threats and political backlash from GOP figures and MAGA supporters.
- The Pentagon announced Monday it is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat from Arizona and retired astronaut and former naval officer, for possible breaches of military law and may recall him for court-martial.
- Last week, Sen. Mark Kelly appeared in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers urging troops they need not follow illegal orders.
- After the Pentagon's announcement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to recall Kelly for court-martial and mocked his uniform, prompting GOP strategist Steve Schmidt to say, `Today, we have another grotesque corruption.`
- Following the posts, at least three lawmakers informed U.S. Capitol Police and filed complaints amid threats, while President Donald Trump and his MAGA base widely condemned the video.
- Legal context shows the UCMJ governs such conduct and requires refusal of illegal commands, while Justin Amash noted the chances of prosecuting Sen. Mark Kelly are practically zero.
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Who is Mark Kelly, Senate Democrat targeted over ‘illegal orders’ video?
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has become entangled in a rapidly escalating fight with the Trump administration this week over a video in which he and five other Democratic lawmakers advised military service members not to comply with “illegal orders.” Kelly, elected in 2020, is a retired astronaut and Navy captain who was on the shortlist…
Hegseth is losing his despicable crusade against military hero
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ramped up his tirade against Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly on Tuesday, disparaging Kelly's military title and said the Democrat’s video urging troops not to follow illegal orders amounted to "sedition." "So 'Captain' Kelly, not only did your sedition video intentionally undercut good order & discipline … but you can’t even display your uniform correctly," Hegseth wrote in a post on X, a response to Kelly's own post sayin…
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