Commentary: Mark Kelly censure is dangerous retribution

Commentary: Mark Kelly censure is dangerous retribution

In November, Senator (and retired Navy Captain) Mark Kelly and five other members of Congress released a video directed to members of the armed forces, stating, “you must refuse illegal orders.” President Donald Trump claimed this was “seditious behavior, punishable by death.” Recently, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth censured Kelly, aiming to reduce his rank and its commensurate pension. First, let’s be clear. It is not sedition. This argumen…