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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly fights Hegseth's censure with media blitz

Hegseth’s censure and threatened penalties prompted Kelly’s public response.

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly fights Hegseth's censure with media blitz
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Sen. Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s censure and threatened penalties over Kelly’s video reminding troops to refuse illegal orders. Kelly used several media appearances to defend his remarks and criticize President Donald Trump.

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Pete Hegseth
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Defense secretary who censured Kelly and threatened penalties

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Mark Kelly
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Arizona senator criticizing his censure and threatened penalties

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by Kelly

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Hegseth Censures Mark Kelly and Orders Review of Retirement Rank and Pay

Hegseth censured Sen. Mark Kelly and initiated proceedings that could reduce his retired rank or pay after a video about refusing unlawful orders. Left-leaning outlets cast the action as retaliation against Kelly or an attack on his speech. Center outlets mostly present Hegseth’s rationale and Kelly’s response, with some also questioning the process’s legality. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Hegseth’s stated case for disciplining Kelly over the video.

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