The Pentagon has launched a new “official Command” phase of its investigation into whether Sen. Mark Kelly will be punished for his involvement in a video that reminded members of the military they have a duty to refuse illegal orders, with a decision likely to be made in about 30 days.
A Pentagon official confirmed that preliminary review of the Arizona Democrat was being escalated “to an official Command Investigation” regarding “serious allegations of misconduct.”
Kelly, a retired Navy captain, and five other Democratic lawmakers told service members in a video that they must “refuse illegal orders,” provoking fierce criticism from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump, and other officials. Trump called the remarks “seditious” and “treason.” Hegseth called it Kelly’s “sedition video” in a social media post last month.
In a statement posted to social media, Hegseth said Kelly “is still subject to
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