US EditionPentagon escalates review into Sen. Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
The Pentagon’s formal inquiry addresses Kelly’s urging of troops to refuse illegal orders, a move labeled seditious by critics and defended by his legal team as constitutional, officials said.
- Pentagon officials escalated a preliminary review into an official Command Investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly on Monday, advancing the probe beyond fact-finding to active scrutiny of alleged misconduct.
- A video posted last month showed Sen. Mark Kelly and the five other lawmakers telling troops they could "refuse illegal orders," sparking weeks of fury from President Donald Trump.
- The Pentagon pointed to the UCMJ and 18 U.S.C. � 2387, which can carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison, as legal grounds for possible actions against Kelly.
- Attorney Paul Fishman warned in Monday's letter that there is 'no legitimate basis' for proceedings and that they will take 'all appropriate legal action' against Kelly, who said the threats threaten his twenty-five years in the U.S. Navy.
- The escalation raises questions about constitutional protections, congressional independence, and separation of powers, while military law experts say prosecuting Kelly could be legally difficult.
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Pentagon Escalates Probe of Sen. Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a former astronaut and captain in the U.S. Navy, is now facing a “command investigation” into his conduct by the Department of War. A “command investigation” is a procedure by which a commanding officer conducts an official inquiry into allegations of serious misconduct by a military person, which involves sworn witness testimonies, multiple personnel working on the matter, and the opportunity for the target to submit …
Mark Kelly spars with Pete Hegseth in classified briefing
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and War Secretary Pete Hegseth exchanged barbs behind closed doors Tuesday over the Pentagon’s escalating “misconduct” review into the retired Navy combat veteran. The encounter came during a classified all-senators briefing at the Capitol on recent U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast. According to Kelly, Hegseth deflected his question on strikes in the Caribbean by making reference to…
Pentagon 'Escalating Preliminary Review' of 'Serious Allegations' Against Sen. Kelly
Last month, Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to review Kelly for "potentially unlawful comments" regarding the Seditious Six video. The post Pentagon ‘Escalating Preliminary Review’ of ‘Serious Allegations’ Against Sen. Kelly first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
Sen. Mark Kelly clashes with Hegseth over Pentagon’s investigation into him
Sen. Mark Kelly arrives for a closed door meeting on Capitol Hill, Dec. 16, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on Tuesday called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s investigation into him a “bunch of bull****” and said he believes it’s about sending a message to retired service members not to speak out against the president. “This is very performative for him,” Kelly told reporters about the investigation.…
Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
The Pentagon has launched a new “official Command” phase of its investigation into whether Sen. Mark Kelly will be punished for his involvement in a video that reminded members of the military they have a duty to refuse illegal orders, with a decision likely to be made in about 30 days.
Pentagon Intensifies Investigation Into Senator Mark Kelly Over Alleged “Seditious” Video Comments
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