Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay

Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly is pledging to fight back after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced he’s taking administrative action against Kelly.

Hegseth claims that Kelly’s public statements, including a video message telling troops not to follow illegal orders, amount to sedition.

In a statement on social media, the defense secretary said that he has initiated a formal 45-day process to reduce Kelly’s rank and retirement pay.

“In response to Senator Mark Kelly’s seditious statements — and his pattern of reckless misconduct — the Department of War is taking administrative action against Captain Mark E. Kelly, USN (Ret),” Hegseth’s statement reads.

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