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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders

Hegseth announced a letter of censure to Sen. Mark Kelly over Kelly’s participation in a video.

Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Sen. Mark Kelly over Kelly’s participation in a video urging troops to resist unlawful orders.

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Hegseth Censures Sen. Mark Kelly Over Troop-Orders Video

Outlets report that Hegseth issued a censure to Sen. Mark Kelly and opened proceedings that could reduce his retired military rank or pay. The action followed Kelly’s participation in a video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders. Left-leaning outlets largely cast the action as punishment for Kelly’s speech and a bid to silence him. Center outlets emphasize the censure and possible consequences while presenting Kelly’s response and, in some reports, legal or political questions. Right-leaning outlets, especially PJ Media, frame the proceedings as accountability for statements they portray as harmful to military discipline.

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