Pentagon Investigates Senator Kelly for Urging Troops to Refuse Orders

The Pentagon is investigating Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired Navy fighter pilot and astronaut, for potentially breaking military law after he appeared in a video urging U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders. The Pentagon, which usually avoids politics, threatened Kelly with an investigation, suggesting his comments could interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order of the armed forces. The investigation could lead to Kelly being recalled to active duty for court-martial proceedings. The video, featuring six lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds, emphasized standing up for laws and the Constitution. President Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Kelly was targeted because he formally retired, making him still under the Pentagons jurisdiction. The reaction from service members to the video has been largely absent online, with one former service member suggesting the message didnt reach many troops due to the platform used. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.