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Gallego Defends Kelly, Slams Trump Administration's Military Politics

11/26/2025

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Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego defended Senator Mark Kelly as a patriot amid criticism from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
In a video, Gallego said military members are not obligated to follow unlawful orders.
He criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump administration for intimidating Congress and politicizing the military, citing Epstein files, Venezuela strikes lacking authorization, and the absence of a Republican health plan.

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Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego defended Senator Mark Kelly as a patriot amid criticism from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
In a video, Gallego said military members are not obligated to follow unlawful orders.
He criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump administration for intimidating Congress and politicizing the military, citing Epstein files, Venezuela strikes lacking authorization, and the absence of a Republican health plan.