US EditionPentagon 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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Source link U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. Stupid Is Not a Criminal Offense The posting of a video urging members of the military to disobey “illegal orders” has generated public comment across the political spectrum. Some have called for criminal prosecution of the “Seditious Six.” Others have defended the two Senators and four Representatives and applauded
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