Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over 'refuse illegal orders' video

Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over 'refuse illegal orders' video

The Pentagon said it is reviewing whether Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, broke military law by urging troops to refuse unlawful orders.

www.usatoday.com

The Pentagon announced Nov. 24 that it was investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct" after the Arizona Democrat called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.

Officials are reviewing whether Kelly was involved in a breach of military law, according to a post on X from the Department of War, formally the Department of Defense.

Kelly was among a group of six Democratic lawmakers who put out a video directed at service members telling them they have the right not to obey orders they believe to be illegal.

"A thorough review" of the allegations was initiated to determine further actions against Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain, "which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures," the post reads.

The social media post cited a federal law that allows retired military members to be recalled to active duty if ordered.

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ThatRobGuy said:

It's a case of "show politics"

Mark Kelly made his statement "for show", the administration is going to go after him "for show"

I don't expect anything significant to come of it.

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