Condemn the Pentagon attacks on Sen. Mark Kelly!

The Pentagon has intensified an extraordinary investigation into Senator Mark Kelly after he publicly affirmed that U.S. service members are not required to follow unlawful orders — a core principle of military law and the Constitution.

According to reporting from AP News, Axios, ABC News,  and the Arizona Mirror, the Defense Department has opened a formal Command Investigation following pressure from the Trump administration. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have accused Kelly and other Democrats of disloyalty, with Trump publicly invoking accusations of sedition.

Senator Kelly is a decorated Navy combat veteran, former astronaut, and sitting U.S. Senator. Targeting him for protected political speech represents a dangerous escalation that risks turning the military justice system into a tool for political retaliation. Legal experts and military justice advocates warn that this move could chill free speech, undermine civilian oversight, and erode the armed forces’ nonpartisan role.

This isn’t just about one senator. If the Pentagon can investigate an elected official for stating settled law, it sends a warning to anyone who challenges abuse of power.

Add your name now to protect democratic norms and stop the political weaponization of the U.S. military.

Thanks,
Mary