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Hegseth Takes Action Against Sitting Senator

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05.01.2026

The Trump administration is taking “administrative action” against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

The move comes after Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain, took part in the making of a video urging members of the military and the intelligence community to disobey unlawful orders. 

“Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly—and five other members of Congress—released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly intended to undermine good order and military discipline,” Hegseth wrote on X Monday morning.  

“As a retired Navy Captain who is still receiving a military pension, Captain Kelly knows he is still accountable to military justice. And the Department of War—and the American people—expect justice,” Hegseth continued.  

“Therefore, in response to Senator Mark Kelly’s seditious statements—and his pattern of reckless misconduct—the Department of War is taking administrative........

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