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Sec Hegseth addresses Mark Kelly’s seditious behavior… it’s a start

Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:09 am
Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
13214 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:09 am


Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly — and five other members of Congress — released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly intended to undermine good order and military discipline. As a retired Navy Captain who is still receiving a military pension, Captain Kelly knows he is still accountable to military justice. And the Department of War — and the American people — expect justice.

Therefore, in response to Senator Mark Kelly’s seditious statements — and his pattern of reckless misconduct — the Department of War is taking administrative action against Captain Mark E. Kelly, USN (Ret). The department has initiated retirement grade determination proceedings under 10 U.S.C. § 1370(f), with reduction in his retired grade resulting in a corresponding reduction in retired pay.

To ensure this action, the Secretary of War has also issued a formal Letter of Censure, which outlines the totality of Captain (for now) Kelly’s reckless misconduct. This Censure is a necessary process step, and will be placed in Captain Kelly’s official and permanent military personnel file.

Captain Kelly has been provided notice of the basis for this action and has thirty days to submit a response. The retirement grade determination process directed by Secretary Hegseth will be completed within forty five days.

Captain Kelly’s status as a sitting United States Senator does not exempt him from accountability, and further violations could result in further action.

These actions are based on Captain Kelly's public statements from June through December 2025 in which he characterized lawful military operations as illegal and counseled members of the Armed Forces to refuse lawful orders. This conduct was seditious in nature and violated Articles 133 and 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, to which Captain Kelly remains subject as a retired officer receiving pay.
Posted by Scream4LSU
Member since Sep 2007
1211 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:11 am to
I am shocked. Never thought it would happen. They aren't playing around anymore.
Posted by Al Bundy Bulldog
The Grindfather
Member since Dec 2010
36312 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:11 am to
FAFO
Posted by Houag80
Member since Jul 2019
18948 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:12 am to
Oh, this is spicy.

You're up Mr Kelly. What do you have to say now?
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
31983 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:13 am to
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I am shocked. Never thought it would happen. They aren't playing around anymore.


Let’s not count the chickens yet. This is definitely a positive sign though.
Posted by Saint Alfonzo
Member since Jan 2019
29111 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:13 am to
Damn, a Letter of Censure and getting busted down in retirement. Dummy.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
92306 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:13 am to
"censure"

throw his arse in the brig until a military trial can be held
Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
13214 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:14 am to
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I am shocked. Never thought it would happen. They aren't playing around anymore.


My sentiments exactly. And, done by the book. No made up charges. No rigged judiciary. By the book.
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
16853 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:14 am to
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You're up Mr Kelly. What do you have to say now?


If he were smart he'd keep his mouth shut... I think we all know Slotkin was the smart one though.

Posted by hogcard1964
Alabama
Member since Jan 2017
18477 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:15 am to
This is how you do it!

Great job Sec. Hegseth
Posted by captainFid
Never apologize to barbarism
Member since Dec 2014
9639 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:17 am to
Now, 'muh Free Speech' will be echoed by the left and I hope it is. There is a reason why Kelly, more than the other five turds in Congress, has been targeted ... He knows it, and we know it.
Posted by EphesianArmor
Member since Mar 2025
3703 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:18 am to
Blah blah blah...yada yada....

Until heads roll, this is just...

Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
13214 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:19 am to
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Until heads roll, this is just...


Like I said in the title, it’s a start. And, it’s done by the book. It has to be this way- Ice cold, no mistakes.
Posted by tigerfan 64
in the LP
Member since Sep 2016
6281 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:20 am to
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My sentiments exactly. And, done by the book. No made up charges. No rigged judiciary. By the book.

Do the dems have a judge Boasberg in the Pentagon?
Look for his activation if they do.
Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
75994 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:20 am to
Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
75994 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:21 am to
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Do the dems have a judge Boasberg in the Pentagon?
Look for his activation if they do.

I welcome a DS asset within the JAG to activate and self-identify.
Posted by Jbird
Shoot the tires out!
Member since Oct 2012
87065 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:21 am to
Posted by BeepBopBoop
Northshore
Member since Dec 2023
1249 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:24 am to
Suck that you bald headed fart
Posted by EphesianArmor
Member since Mar 2025
3703 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:25 am to
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Like I said in the title, it’s a start.


Brutha, the "start" is when the very first head / kingpin rolls. I mean REALLY rolls. Until then it's just more blown smoke.

quote:

it’s done by the book. It has to be this way- Ice cold, no mistakes.



Plausible of course. But imo just enough of an excuse to maintain the Big Stall and stonewalling of justice. (across the board)
Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
13214 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:27 am to
The Left does love their speeches, don’t they? They use words well. They’re all lies, but their base, all 18%, still lap it up.
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