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GOP-Appointed Judge Gives Mark Kelly Major Legal Win Over Pete Hegseth

GOP-Appointed Judge Gives Mark Kelly Major Legal Win Over Pete Hegseth

Summary

A federal judge stopped the Pentagon from lowering Senator Mark Kelly's military rank and pension. This decision came after Kelly urged military members to refuse illegal orders, a stance criticized by President Trump. The case will continue in court.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from reducing Sen. Mark Kelly’s military rank and pension.
  • Judge Richard Leon, appointed by President George W. Bush, made this ruling.
  • Mark Kelly is a retired Navy captain and former astronaut.
  • Kelly appeared in a video telling military members to refuse illegal orders.
  • President Trump criticized the video and called it "seditious behavior."
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Kelly of undermining military discipline.
  • Trump administration lawyers argued the court shouldn’t decide on military discipline issues.
  • The legal case involving Kelly is ongoing.
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