{"id":2514042,"date":"2025-11-24T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrat-facing-court-martial-over-video-encouraging-military-personnel-to-defy-trump\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T14:16:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:16:43","slug":"senate-democrat-facing-court-martial-over-video-encouraging-military-personnel-to-defy-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrat-facing-court-martial-over-video-encouraging-military-personnel-to-defy-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate Democrat Facing Court-Martial Over Video Encouraging Military Personnel to Defy Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-democrat-facing-court-martial-over-video-encouraging-military-personnel-to-defy-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2514042&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A sitting Democratic senator, Mark Kelly of Arizona, who is a retired Navy captain and former NASA astronaut, is under review for possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-public-schools-renaming-plan-rife-with-historical-errors\/\" title=\"San Francisco Public Schools Renaming Plan \u2018Rife With Historical Errors\u2019\">court-martial<\/a> proceedings after releasing a video that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crow-releases-audio-of-actual-threats-since-trump-sedition-post\/\" title=\"Crow releases audio of &#039;actual threats&#039; since ... &#039;sedition&#039; post\">urged military personnel<\/a> to refuse legal orders from then-President Donald Trump. The Department of War announced it is conducting a thorough inquiry under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and federal law to determine if Kelly should be recalled to active duty for court-martial or face other disciplinary actions. The video, released on November 18, featured Kelly alongside other Democrats encouraging members of the armed forces and intelligence community to &#8220;stand up for our laws and our Constitution&#8221; and reject what they called &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-st-louis-mayor-accuses-gop-ag-fighting-vaccine-mandates-trying-to-kill-us-he-fires-back-youre-the-mayor-of-the-murder-capital-of-the-united-states\/\" title=\"Dem St. Louis Mayor Accuses GOP AG Fighting Vaccine Mandates: \u2018Trying To Kill Us.\u2019 He Fires Back, \u2018You\u2019re The Mayor Of The Murder Capital Of The United States\u2019\">illegal orders<\/a>.&#8221; The Department of War emphasized that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-writing-up-orders-identifying-specific-military-units-to-send-to-eastern-europe-report\/\" title=\"Biden Writing Up ... \u2018Identifying Specific Military Units\u2019 To Send To Eastern Europe: Report\">military orders<\/a> from the commander-in-chief are presumed lawful, and personal beliefs do not justify disobedience. While Democrats have largely defended the video, Republicans, including Trump, claim it violates the law.The department stated any confirmed violations will be handled through appropriate legal channels. Kelly has not publicly responded to the Pentagon&#8217;s declaration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A sitting Democratic senator is now facing potential court-martial proceedings after releasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >video urging military personnel<\/a> to refuse legal orders from President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of War confirmed Monday that it is reviewing allegations of misconduct against Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired Navy captain and NASA astronaut.<\/p>\n<p>The agency said it has launched a &ldquo;thorough review&rdquo; under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and federal law to determine whether Kelly should be recalled to active duty for court-martial or face other administrative action.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.),&rdquo; a statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The review stems from a video released Nov. 18. Kelly, along with Sen. Elissa Slotkin and four House Democrats, directly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrats-accused-encouraging-military-coup-coordinated-message-armed-services-personnel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">addressed<\/a> members of the armed forces and the intelligence community.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.<\/p>\n<p>The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>Don&rsquo;t give up the ship. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N8lW0EpQ7r\">pic.twitter.com\/N8lW0EpQ7r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sen. Elissa Slotkin (@SenatorSlotkin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenatorSlotkin\/status\/1990774492356902948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The group urged servicemembers to &ldquo;stand up for our laws and our Constitution&rdquo; and refuse to follow what they described as &ldquo;illegal orders.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Department of War noted that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ and federal law, including 18 U.S.C. &sect; 2387, which <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/us\/title-18-crimes-and-criminal-procedure\/18-usc-sect-2387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prohibits<\/a> efforts to undermine the loyalty or discipline of the military.<\/p>\n<p>The statement made it clear that orders from the commander-in-chief are presumed lawful and that personal beliefs do not excuse disobedience.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OFFICIAL STATEMENT: <\/p>\n<p>The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. &sect; 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Department of War &#127482;&#127480; (@DeptofWar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DeptofWar\/status\/1992999267967905905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The department said it will make no further comments while the process continues.<\/p>\n<p>Last week&rsquo;s video has been almost universally defended by Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Trump and many Republicans noted they appeared to break the law.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of War signaled that any violations, if confirmed, will be handled through &ldquo;appropriate legal channels.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Kelly has not yet publicly responded to the Pentagon&rsquo;s Monday statement.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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