25 Nov 2025, 18:57
Military personnel should ignore illegal orders, asserts Senator Kelly
- Senator Kelly urged military personnel to ignore illegal orders
- The Pentagon has begun an investigation regarding Kelly
- Trump accused Democrats of "treason" and urged to prosecute
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly stated that military personnel should ignore illegal orders, which triggered an investigation from the Pentagon. He emphasized that his comments were "noncontroversial" and that military personnel should adhere to the law. Kelly, a former military officer and astronaut, stressed that these statements do not undermine the authority of the command, but rather protect the Constitution.
The investigation was initiated after President Donald Trump accused Kelly and other Democrats of "treason" and urged prosecution, which could include a death penalty. Kelly responded that he does not regret it, and he has the right to express his opinion.
Military personnel who receive illegal orders have the right to refuse to execute them according to military norms, which underscores the importance of upholding the law and human rights. The Pentagon previously indicated that it could prompt Kelly to take active service for further actions.
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, called Kelly's actions "unacceptable" and "unprecedented," asserting that they undermine discipline in the military. In response, Kelly highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in government.
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