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Military officer charged for criticizing Trump

The Air Force issued 10 violations under three Uniform Code of Military Justice sections, and Watson faces possible dismissal, lost retirement benefits and prison.

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WASHINGTON — A military service member who called for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to be impeached faces charges, his lawyer and the Air Force said Tuesday.

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Air Force officer faces charges after calling for Trump’s impeachment

Charges against Major Jason P. Watson accuse him of contempt toward officials. Watson has said he swore an oath to defend the Constitution, not any particular government official.

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Air Force Major Faces Rare Charges From US Military After Calling for Trump’s Impeachment

Major Jason Watson faces charges relating to alleged “contemptuous” statements he made against the president.

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Military officer charged for criticizing Trump

WASHINGTON — A military service member who called for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to be impeached faces charges, his lawyer and the Air Force said Tuesday.

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Officer’s political free-speech case begins | The Australian Naval Institute

Legal action under military law is being taken against U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson, known for his repeated public calls for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, military.com reports. Watson was formally charged with 10 counts under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Air Force confirmed to Military.com. Charges include three rare counts of showing […]

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The Times and Democrat broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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