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

Senator Mark Kelly is facing formal censure and potential loss of his military retirement rank and pension from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This action follows Kelly's public comments encouraging U. S. troops to resist unlawful orders, which Hegseth labeled as 'seditious'.

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

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Key Highlights

  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a formal censure against Senator Mark Kelly.
  • Hegseth initiated proceedings that could strip Kelly of his retired military rank and pension.
  • The dispute began after Kelly urged troops to resist illegal orders in a public video.
  • Hegseth described Kelly's statements as 'seditious' and undermining military operations.
  • A review of Kelly's retirement rank and pay is expected to conclude in 45 days.
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Sources

  1. Pete Hegseth issues formal censure to Democratic senator Mark Kelly
  2. Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
  3. Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video'

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