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Sen. Kelly Calls Trump ‘Disabled President,’ Warns War Without Plan

7/22/2026

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Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called U.S. President Donald Trump a “disabled president” in an Atlantic interview.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) made the remark in response to a query about a “disabled First Lady,” noting wife, Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ), survived a 2011 shooting that left her with aphasia.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) warned that a president can send troops into conflict without a strategic goal, plan, timeline, or exit strategy.

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Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called U.S. President Donald Trump a “disabled president” in an Atlantic interview.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) made the remark in response to a query about a “disabled First Lady,” noting wife, Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ), survived a 2011 shooting that left her with aphasia.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) warned that a president can send troops into conflict without a strategic goal, plan, timeline, or exit strategy.