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Trump Calls Kelly's Video Treasonous Amid Pentagon Probe

12/1/2025

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President Donald Trump labeled a video by Sen. Mark Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers treasonous and threatened consequences.
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona criticized Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as 'not serious people.'
The Pentagon has initiated an investigation into Kelly.
Experts say he cannot be prosecuted for statements made as a senator.
Legal scholars say Kelly's comments align with First Amendment rights and do not violate military law.

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President Donald Trump labeled a video by Sen. Mark Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers treasonous and threatened consequences.
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona criticized Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as 'not serious people.'
The Pentagon has initiated an investigation into Kelly.
Experts say he cannot be prosecuted for statements made as a senator.
Legal scholars say Kelly's comments align with First Amendment rights and do not violate military law.