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Senator Mark Kelly says he will 'seriously consider' running for president

Kelly, a former astronaut and Navy pilot, says his engineering and military background set him apart as he weighs a 2028 presidential run amid legal battles and political challenges.

  • Arizona Senator Mark Kelly said he will 'seriously consider' running for president in 2028 due to the 'seriously challenging times' the United States is facing.
  • Kelly, a former astronaut and combat veteran, cited his unique background as an engineer with military experience as giving him a different perspective from most senators.
  • While considering a presidential run, Kelly criticized President Donald Trump's 'reckless' rhetoric, which he said has led to death threats against him and his wife Gabrielle Giffords.
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Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly is threatened with death because of Trump's rhetoric. The senator is fighting and is planning the counterattack – as a presidential candidate?

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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