Sen. Mark Kelly criticizes move to demote him

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to demote and cut his retirement pay, calling it an attempt to silence his speech. Hegseth initiated the process following a video where Kelly encouraged service members to defy “illegal orders.” Kelly, a retired Navy captain, faces a possible court-martial, despite his extensive military service. President Trump labeled Kelly and other Democrats as engaging in seditious behavior, leading to heightened scrutiny and potential legal action against Kelly.

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