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Rep. Bacon Defends Kelly Amid Court-Martial Threats

11/26/2025

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Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized threats to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a video urging not to follow illegal orders.
The Pentagon said it received serious allegations against Kelly and reminded retirees are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, while Bacon said quoting the law should not warrant prosecution.

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Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized threats to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a video urging not to follow illegal orders.
The Pentagon said it received serious allegations against Kelly and reminded retirees are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, while Bacon said quoting the law should not warrant prosecution.