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Kelly Defies DoD Threats, Cites Trump's Violent Intimidation

11/25/2025

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Kelly responded to threats from the Department of Defense by recalling his military and NASA experiences.
He stated that intimidation would not silence him or Congress.
Kelly cited U.S. President Donald Trump’s posts suggesting violence against him, saying they aim to undermine accountability.
He noted a federal judge's ruling declaring Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., illegal.
The article criticizes Leavitt for blindly supporting the president's actions.

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Kelly responded to threats from the Department of Defense by recalling his military and NASA experiences.
He stated that intimidation would not silence him or Congress.
Kelly cited U.S. President Donald Trump’s posts suggesting violence against him, saying they aim to undermine accountability.
He noted a federal judge's ruling declaring Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., illegal.
The article criticizes Leavitt for blindly supporting the president's actions.