"Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona over Kelly's appearance in that famous commercial reminding the military that its members need not obey clearly illegal orders. From NPR: Hegseth claims that Kelly's public statements, including a video message telling troops not to follow illegal orders, amount to sedition. In a statement on social media, the defense secretary said that he's initiated a formal 45 day process to reduce Kelly's rank and retirement pay."
"My rank and retirement are things that I earned through my service and sacrifice for this country. I got shot at. I missed holidays and birthdays. I commanded a space shuttle mission while my wife Gabby recovered from a gunshot wound to the headall while proudly wearing the American flag on my shoulder, Kelly said."
"Pete Hegseth wants to send the message to every single retired service member that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesn't like, they will come after them the same way. It's outrageous and it is wrong. There is nothing more un-American than that, Kelly added."
Pete Hegseth initiated a formal 45-day process to reduce Senator Mark Kelly's rank and retirement pay, alleging Kelly's public statements and a video urging troops not to follow illegal orders amount to sedition. Kelly said he earned his rank through combat and service as an astronaut, described being shot at, missing holidays, and commanding a space shuttle mission while his wife recovered from a gunshot wound, and accused Hegseth and the Trump administration of trying to silence retired officers. Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection amid persistent MAGA harassment and reports of fraud in state-run social service programs.
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