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Air Force major arrested after calling for Trump impeachment on Capitol steps
The active-duty Air Force major joined advocates calling for impeachment, and Free Speech For People said over 1 million signatures back the effort.
- On Wednesday, Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested on the Capitol Steps after publicly protesting for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
- Citing the "foundational oath" he swore over 20 years ago, Watson claimed the executive branch violated the War Powers Clause through military action in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, resulting in 13 service member deaths.
- Watson charged that Trump and Vance committed additional crimes by detaining residents without due process and sponsoring violence against peaceful protesters, declaring, "The bill must come due."
- Joined by Rep. Al Green and groups including Free Speech For People, Watson walked toward the restricted steps, where Capitol Police arrested him as the crowd chanted "Shame!".
- Free Speech For People has gathered over a million signatures urging Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings, while Watson emphasized his plea was not partisan, stating, "I am not a Democrat.
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Active-Duty Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol After Demanding Trump Impeachment
An active-duty Air Force major was arrested Wednesday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, according to Capitol Police and confirmed by The Hill. Maj. Jason P. Watson delivered remarks on the Capitol steps alongside Rep. Al Green (D-TX), a Democrat previously removed from the House floor during two of Trump’s congressional addresses. When Green departed the step…
A U.S. Air Force major was arrested on Wednesday at the Capitol steps after delivering a speech calling for a political trial and the dismissal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD...
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