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Mark Kelly Responds to Pete Hegseth's Censure Announcement

Mark Kelly Responds to Pete Hegseth's Censure Announcement

Summary

Senator Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to censure him, calling it an attack on free speech. The censure came after Kelly participated in a video advising troops to resist unlawful orders, which could lead to his demotion. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, pledged to fight back against the censure and President Donald Trump.

Key Facts

  • Senator Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for censuring him.
  • The censure is related to Kelly's role in a video urging troops to resist illegal orders.
  • Kelly stated that the censure is an attack on free speech.
  • Hegseth suggested that the censure might lead to Kelly's demotion.
  • Kelly is a retired Navy captain with 25 years of service, including combat and space missions.
  • Kelly plans to fight back against the censure and President Donald Trump.

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