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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Konstantin Toropin

Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'

The Pentagon says that it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona for possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.

The Pentagon’s statement, which was posted on social media on Monday, cited a federal law that allows retired servicemembers to be recalled to active duty on orders of the defense secretary.

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