The Defense Department (cannot stop calling it that) posted a picture of a letter from Secretary Pete Hegseth ordering the Navy to review the complaint against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) by December 10.
The Department of War recently received information regarding potentially unlawful comments made by CAPT (Ret) Mark E. Kelly in a public video, on or about November 18, 2025. I am referring this, and any other related matters, for your review, consideration, and disposition as you deem appropriate.Please provide me a brief on the outcome of your review by no later than December 10, 2025.
The investigation stems from Kelly’s participation in a video encouraging service members to defy “illegal orders.”
On Monday, the department announced the investigation.
“The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces,” the department wrote on X. “Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels.”
On Tuesday, numerous outlets reported that the DOJ asked the Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democrats who appeared in the video.
The others are:
All six Democrats have national security and military backgrounds.
“President Trump is using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass Members of Congress. Yesterday, the FBI contacted the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms requesting interviews,” Crow, Goodlander, Deluzio, and Houlahan stated. “No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our Constitution.”
Elizabeth wrote about Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) unleashing a profanity-laced rant against the Defense Department.
Gallego also warned of consequences once Trump leaves office if Kelly is court-martialed.
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