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The Pentagon is investigating Sen. Kelly after he and Democrats urged troops to refuse illegal orders; President Trump labeled the video seditious, citing potential military legal action.
- Earlier this month, the Department of Defense announced an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly that may include recalling him to active duty after Trump called his actions seditious and punishable by death.
- The video urged service members and intelligence personnel to refuse unlawful orders, prompting the Department of Defense to investigate Sen. Mark Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers.
- The FBI has sought interviews with six Democratic lawmakers including Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Rep. Chris Deluzio, and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan who appeared in the video.
- Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., could be recalled for court-martial, but he said he will not be silenced and will continue his Senate duties.
- Title 18, Chapter 115 addresses sedition and related penalties, while Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., alleged the administration aims to intimidate critics and silence Americans under Section 2864.
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Arizona Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly speaks with reporters in the Mansfield Room of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly said Monday the threat of a court-martial for a video he and other senators released telling military members not to follow illegal orders is an effort to silence the president’s political opponents. Kelly, a retired Navy …
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Arizona’s Kelly vows to stay outspoken despite threats over illegal order video
Arizona Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly speaks with reporters in the Mansfield Room of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly said Monday the threat of a court-martial for a video he and other senators released telling military members not to follow illegal orders is an effort to silence the president’s political opponents. Kelly, a retired Navy …
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