DID Press: According to reports, US Department of War is reportedly reviewing the possibility of recalling Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat and former astronaut, to active duty and potentially subjecting him to a military trial over his participation in a controversial video. In the video, military personnel are urged to “refuse unlawful orders.”
The Department of War said that online video may have affected “the loyalty, morale, and discipline of the armed forces,” and a thorough review has been launched to determine next steps.
Potential actions under consideration include recalling Kelly to active duty for a court-martial or taking “administrative measures.”
Mark Kelly, the Senator from Arizona, previously served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and commanded the final Space Shuttle Endeavour mission.
This case is part of a broader response by the Trump administration targeting six Democrats with military or intelligence backgrounds who appeared in the same video. Former President Donald Trump accused the group of “seditious behavior” and suggested severe penalties, including imprisonment.
Democrats have condemned Trump’s statements and the threats against elected members of Congress as a “dangerous attempt to delegitimize” and “intimidating.”
The release of the video and the subsequent reactions occur amid escalating political tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic members of Congress.