The Defense Department on Monday said it was investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a former Navy captain, over his participation in a video urging troops and intelligence personnel to disobey “unlawful orders” and that he could face punishment under military law.
Citing “serious allegations of misconduct,” the department said it was initiating a thorough review of Kelly’s actions and that the Pentagon had the right to recall Kelly to active duty for possible “court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.”
The Pentagon missive follows a video posted on social media last week by Kelly and five other Democrats in Congress — Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado, Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan, both of Pennsylvania, and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire. Slotkin served in the CIA while the others served in the armed forces.
