Defense Department Investigates Senator Mark Kelly Over Military Video Message

Pentagon Investigation into Senator Kelly

• 🎯 The Department of Defense is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired naval captain.
• 💡 The investigation stems from his participation in a video with other lawmakers urging service members to "refuse illegal orders."

Secretary of Defense's Statement

• ⚠️ Secretary of Defense Pete Hexa called the video a "foolish screed" that sows "doubt and confusion," potentially endangering service members.
• ⚖️ Hexa noted that five of the six lawmakers in the video are not subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), but Kelly, as a retired naval commander, still is.

Senator Kelly's Response

• 🗣️ Senator Kelly stated that he first learned of the investigation through social media.
• 🛡️ He asserted that the administration's actions, including President's comments about him being arrested, are meant to intimidate Congress from holding the administration accountable and will not succeed.