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US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

Summary

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is considering running for president in 2028. He is currently dealing with legal challenges from the Trump administration after he and other lawmakers released a video urging military personnel to ignore illegal orders. This has led to accusations and threats against him and his wife.

Key Facts

  • Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, is thinking about running for U.S. president in 2028.
  • Kelly, a former astronaut and military captain, was accused by President Trump of "seditious behavior" due to a video he appeared in.
  • The video encouraged military troops to disobey illegal orders, causing legal actions against Kelly and others.
  • Kelly and his wife, Gabrielle Giffords, have received threats after the accusations.
  • The government has unsuccessfully tried to lower Kelly's military rank.
  • Kelly plans to fight the legal charges, potentially to the Supreme Court.
  • The situation is part of a larger conflict between Democrats and the Trump administration over issues of patriotism.
  • Other Democrats, like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom, are also weighing possible presidential bids.
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