Air Force Major Jason Watson Arrested After Capitol Impeachment Protest
The active-duty Air Force major joined advocates calling for impeachment, and Free Speech For People said over 1 million signatures back the effort.
- On Wednesday, Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested on the Capitol Steps after publicly protesting for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
- Citing the "foundational oath" he swore over 20 years ago, Watson claimed the executive branch violated the War Powers Clause through military action in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, resulting in 13 service member deaths.
- Watson charged that Trump and Vance committed additional crimes by detaining residents without due process and sponsoring violence against peaceful protesters, declaring, "The bill must come due."
- Joined by Rep. Al Green and groups including Free Speech For People, Watson walked toward the restricted steps, where Capitol Police arrested him as the crowd chanted "Shame!".
- Free Speech For People has gathered over a million signatures urging Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings, while Watson emphasized his plea was not partisan, stating, "I am not a Democrat.
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Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal
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Air Force Holds Officer Who Urged Impeachment
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US Air Force Major breaks rules by taking to Capitol Hill steps in uniform to protest for Donald Trump’s Impeachment
An active-duty military officer just took a public stand against the commander-in-chief on Wednesday. U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump. Per the Washington Times, demonstrating on the Capitol steps is against the law unless the individual is accompanied by a member of Congress. Watson was initially joined by D…
Anti-Trump Protester Arrested On Capitol Steps Identified As US Air Force Officer
While the First Amendment guarantees broad liberties including the rights to protest and peaceably assemble, there are some legal restrictions. That includes certain sensitive areas, including the steps of the US Capitol Building. As The Hill reported, one demonstrator who had been complying with the law soon found himself in violation after the lawmaker who accompanied him left: Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a pr…
A U.S. Air Force major was arrested for a uniformed speech demanding the political trial and dismissal of Donald Trump and JD Vance.
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