Geraldo Rivera: Pentagon Investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly is 'Fake News'

Pentagon Investigation into Senator Mark Kelly

• 🎯 The Pentagon has opened an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., for statements made in a video advising military service members to refuse illegal orders.
• ⚠️ The agency suggested Kelly's statements interfere with the "loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces."

Geraldo Rivera's Perspective

• 💡 Geraldo Rivera argues that it is "fake news" to suggest Senator Mark Kelly is a traitor to the U.S.
• 🇺🇸 Rivera emphasizes Kelly's background as an astronaut, war hero, and husband of Gabby Giffords, calling him an "American treasure."
• 📜 Rivera believes that even if Kelly's actions were borderline insubordination, a strongly worded letter to his file would be the appropriate response, not draconian punishment.

Military Conduct and First Amendment Rights

• ⚖️ The discussion touches on the concept of insubordination within the military and the limits of First Amendment rights for service members.
• ❓ It is questioned who judges what constitutes an unlawful order, with reference to General Clark's view that officers should refuse unlawful orders.
• 🎖️ Article 91 of the code of conduct is mentioned in relation to insubordination, but Rivera contends that Kelly's actions, if anything, were a minor offense.

Criticism of Potential Punishment

• 🗣️ Rivera criticizes the rhetoric of "hanging and sedition" as preposterous and fake news.
• 🏛️ He suggests that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth should reconsider the investigation, implying Hegseth would be embarrassed if he proceeds.
• 🌟 Rivera predicts that Kelly would ultimately receive only a minor reprimand, such as a "wrap on the knuckles and a strongly worded letter."