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Pentagon Probes Mark Kelly Over Video Urging Troops to Refuse "Illegal Orders"

Sen. Mark Kelly faces a Pentagon review for urging troops to reject illegal orders, which could lead to court-martial or recall under military law.

  • The Pentagon announced an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., who held a Capitol Hill news conference on Dec. 1 to address the probe, which was announced last week.
  • In a 90-second video titled `Don't Give Up The Ship`, Kelly joined five other Democrats urging troops to refuse illegal orders, amid a Pentagon investigation.
  • Under the UCMJ , the Department of War cited federal law and reminded servicemembers that orders are presumed lawful and must be obeyed.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X that the `Seditious Six`'s calls to refuse orders undermine discipline, while President Donald Trump labeled the video `SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR` and urged arrest or death.
  • Legal scholars said recalling and prosecuting a sitting lawmaker would be extraordinary and raise free-speech and separation-of-powers issues, while observers warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks could undermine prosecution and affect civil-military relations.
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KYMA broke the news in on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
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