{"id":3148,"date":"2025-11-25T14:15:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:17:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:17:26","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-pentagon-threatens-to-prosecute-senator-mark-kelly-reminding-him-of-naval-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=3148","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0\ud83d\udea8 Pentagon Threatens to Prosecute Senator Mark Kelly, Reminding Him of Naval Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Former Navy Captain and Current Senator Faces Possible Recall to Active Duty for <\/strong><br><strong>Court Martial Over \u201cIllegal Orders\u201d Video<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">The Pentagon announced it is launching an inquiry into Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, following allegations of misconduct related to a video encouraging U.S. military personnel not to obey unlawful orders. Officials stated Kelly could be recalled to active duty to face court martial or administrative sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rare step of threatening recall involves former military officers who served at least 20 years and are eligible for recall under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelly, who served 25 years in the Navy and NASA before retiring in 2011, was featured in a video urging troops to refuse orders deemed illegal or unconstitutional. The so-called \u201cSeditious Six\u201d video drew sharp condemnation from President Donald Trump, who labeled their actions as \u201cseditious\u201d and punishable by death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pentagon stressed the importance of military discipline and the obligation of service members to obey lawful orders, emphasizing that disobedience threatens \u201cgood order and discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelly responded defiantly on social media, stating that attempts to intimidate him and other lawmakers would not succeed, highlighting his sacrifices for the country and commitment to holding the administration accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal experts note the investigation will review the misconduct allegations but also acknowledge unusual use of military law for a sitting senator, producing a complex constitutional debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inquiry may result in court martial, administrative measures such as rank reduction, or dismissal of charges after due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the Pentagon, political leadership, and lawmakers regarding military obedience and First Amendment rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Navy Captain and Current Senator Faces Possible Recall to Active Duty for Court Martial Over \u201cIllegal Orders\u201d Video The Pentagon announced it is launching an inquiry into Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, following allegations of misconduct related to a video encouraging U.S. military personnel not to obey unlawful orders. 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