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Pentagon Investigates Senator Kelly Over Troop Order Video

11/24/2025

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The Pentagon is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for potential breaches after he and Democrats urged troops to refuse unlawful orders in a video.
The investigation marks a rare move by the Pentagon against a sitting member of Congress.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Mark Kelly of "seditious behavior" after the video.
The accusation raised concerns for Kelly's family's safety.
Kelly is a veteran with military and NASA experience.

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The Pentagon is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for potential breaches after he and Democrats urged troops to refuse unlawful orders in a video.
The investigation marks a rare move by the Pentagon against a sitting member of Congress.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Mark Kelly of "seditious behavior" after the video.
The accusation raised concerns for Kelly's family's safety.
Kelly is a veteran with military and NASA experience.