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Pentagon says it’s investigating Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’

Summary

The Pentagon is looking into Senator Mark Kelly's involvement in a video where he and others asked U.S. troops to ignore unlawful orders. The investigation focuses on military rules since Kelly is a retired Navy Captain.

Key Facts

  • The Pentagon announced an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly.
  • The investigation is about a video where Kelly urged troops to defy illegal orders.
  • Mark Kelly is a Democratic Senator from Arizona.
  • Kelly has a military background as a retired U.S. Navy Captain.
  • Military law allows retired service members like Kelly to be called back to active duty.
  • The investigation involves a federal law related to military recall.

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