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Quick Facts About Mark Kelly: Meet the Man Trump Called a Traitor Who Is Now Eyeing a Presidential Run

Kelly says he is seriously considering a 2028 presidential bid, though he has not made a decision.

Quick Facts About Mark Kelly: Meet the Man Trump Called a Traitor Who Is Now Eyeing a Presidential Run
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Mark Kelly said he is seriously weighing a 2028 presidential run but has not made a decision. The profile also recounts his military and space careers, his political background, and a recent court ruling in his favor in a dispute with the Defense Department.

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Arizona senator weighing a possible 2028 presidential run

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John McCain
Former U.S. Senator (R-AZ)

Former Arizona senator mentioned as a previous holder of Kelly’s Senate seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who accused Kelly and other lawmakers after their video

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary who moved to censure Kelly and cut his military retirement rank and pay

Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor mentioned as Harris’s chosen running mate

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president mentioned as having considered Kelly for a running-mate role

ALSO MENTIONED  Barry Goldwater, Former senator mentioned as a previous holder of Kelly’s Senate seat; Gabby Giffords, Former Arizona congresswoman and Kelly’s wife; Gavin Newsom, California governor mentioned among potential Democratic presidential contenders; George W. Bush, Former president mentioned as the appointing president of Judge Richard Leon; Richard Leon, U.S. district judge who ruled in Kelly’s favor

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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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