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Mark Kelly weighs 2028 White House bid after Trump legal battle

Kelly said he will seriously consider a 2028 presidential campaign but has not decided whether to run.

Mark Kelly weighs 2028 White House bid after Trump legal battle
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Sen. Mark Kelly said he will seriously consider a 2028 presidential run, though he has not decided. The remarks came as he challenges Trump administration actions tied to a video about illegal orders.

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Arizona senator considering a 2028 presidential run

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Donald Trump
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President of the United States; criticized Kelly’s video and suggested the lawmakers be arrested

Pete Hegseth
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Secretary of Defense; initiated proceedings affecting Kelly’s retired rank and vowed to appeal the court order

ALSO MENTIONED  Richard Leon, U.S. district judge who blocked the Pentagon from demoting Kelly

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Mark Kelly Says He Would Consider a 2028 Presidential Run

Mark Kelly said he would seriously consider running for president in 2028 but has not decided whether to run. Center outlets focus on his stated consideration, with coverage also mentioning campaign prospects and his dispute with the Trump administration. Right-leaning outlets connect the possible campaign to that legal dispute.

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