Fox News Host Backs Pentagon's Move Against Senator
Fox News presenter Jesse Watters has publicly endorsed the Pentagon's decision to launch an investigation into Democratic Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. The probe concerns a video posted by Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers, all of whom are military veterans or intelligence professionals, which encouraged members of the armed forces to refuse unlawful orders.
Watters made his comments on the show The Five, stating that "You have to make examples out of people." He further argued that "You can't have the deep state interfering with a duly elected presidency and get away with it." His co-host, Kennedy, supported this view, suggesting Senator Kelly had violated what she termed the "F*** Around, Find Out" doctrine and would face consequences.
The Core of the Controversy
The investigation was formally announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. A Pentagon statement highlighted a key distinction: while the other five Democrats are no longer subject to military justice, Kelly, a retired Navy captain, remains bound by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
The Department of Defense release stated, "The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). A thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures."
In a follow-up post, Hegseth condemned the video, writing that "Encouraging our warriors to ignore the orders of their Commanders undermines every aspect of 'good order and discipline'" and accusing the Democrats of sowing doubt and confusion.
Political Fallout and Defiance
The Pentagon's move comes just days after President Donald Trump accused the six Democrats of sedition and hinted they could potentially face the death penalty. This has escalated a significant political confrontation.
In response, the lawmakers have stood by their actions. Senator Kelly took to social media platform X on Monday to defend his record and criticise the administration. "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work," Kelly wrote. "I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
Another lawmaker involved, Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, released a video statement expressing hope that people from all political backgrounds would agree that "threatening death for people you disagree with is beyond the pale of who we are as Americans." The other Democrats involved have issued similar statements of defiance, setting the stage for a continued political and legal battle.
