{"id":2623264,"date":"2026-07-03T11:02:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-force-major-arrested-at-capitol-amid-anti-trump-display\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:03:57","slug":"air-force-major-arrested-at-capitol-amid-anti-trump-display","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-force-major-arrested-at-capitol-amid-anti-trump-display\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol Amid Anti-Trump Display"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fair-force-major-arrested-at-capitol-amid-anti-trump-display%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=2623264&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 man identified as U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after protesting for President Donald Trump\u2019s impeachment by holding a sign. Watson,who served 17 years in the Air Force,participated in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-trump-campaign-holds-press-conference-to-outline-viable-path-to-victory\/\" title=\"Watch Live: ... Campaign Holds ... to Outline &#039;Viable Path to Victory&#039;\">news conference<\/a> alongside Democratic Rep. Al Green, advocating for impeachment. After the event, Capitol police instructed Watson to leave the restricted area; upon refusal, he was detained for crowding and obstructing. Watson cited reasons related to alleged misconduct by Trump, including his appointments and military actions, to justify his protest. The Secretary of the Air Force emphasized that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of ...s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">service members<\/a> must adhere to laws and regulations, highlighting repercussions for misconduct. Some potential penalties for Watson include reprimand or <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>. the incident sparking discussions on military participation in political demonstrations, with authorities reaffirming the importance of maintaining the military&#8217;s nonpartisan stance.  <\/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\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?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\" ?><html><body><\/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><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Capitol Police arrested Air Force Maj. Jason Watson on Wednesday after he refused to leave a restricted area on the U.S. Capitol steps while holding up a sign calling for President Donald Trump\u2019s impeachment.<\/p>\n<p>Watson was originally accompanied by Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas, who has<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/theatrical-democratic-congressman-moves-impeach-trump-hour-decision-upon-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> called for Trump\u2019s impeachment<\/a> multiple times, during both of the president\u2019s terms in office.<\/p>\n<p>The Air Force officer participated in a news conference with Green by his side, which was hosted by the Removal Coalition, a group seeking Trump\u2019s impeachment.<\/p>\n<p>When the event was over and Green left the area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/maam-long-past-time-ex-capitol-police-chief-hits-pelosi-3-damning-memories-criticized-trump-dc-national-guard-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capitol Police<\/a> informed Watson that he needed to leave the restricted space or he would be arrested, Newsweek reported.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Major Jason Watson held a sign calling for President Donald Trump\u2019s impeachment on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CZnlaz8B0n\">https:\/\/t.co\/CZnlaz8B0n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Newsweek (@Newsweek) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Newsweek\/status\/2072585053398286782?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe man refused our lawful orders and was then arrested for 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing, and Incommoding,\u201d a Capitol Police representative said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontimes.com\/news\/2026\/jul\/1\/us-air-force-major-arrested-capitol-demonstrating-trumps-impeachment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Times<\/a>. \u201cIt is important to note that there are plenty of other spots on Capitol Grounds where demonstrating is allowed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Green responded to the arrest in a video posted to social media, saying, \u201cI just left the Capitol grounds, and I was there to witness a major in the United States military\u2026 He stood for the impeachment of a president on the Capitol grounds, and thereafter he walked up the steps, where he was arrested.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the kind of courage necessary to inspire others,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hear this message from Rep. Al Green after witnessing a U.S. military major arrested at the Capitol following today\u2019s press conference with Jessica Denson, the Removal Coalition, Defenders of Our Republic, About Face Veterans, and others calling for President Trump\u2019s impeachment. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JBrU3McUPW\">pic.twitter.com\/JBrU3McUPW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 U.S. Representative Al Green (@RepAlGreen) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepAlGreen\/status\/2072410911072219491?\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>During the news conference, Watson, who has served in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/air-force-veteran-launches-campaign-flip-democrat-controlled-house-seat-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Force<\/a> for 17 years, said, \u201cThe president and the vice president must be impeached, convicted, and removed.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A major in the US Air Force participating in an anti-Trump demonstration in Washington on July 1 was arrested at the Capitol building, according to protest organizers.<\/p>\n<p>This video, captured by @therealchancemeeting, features a man identified as Air Force Major Jason Watson\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aF4Lt66k41\">pic.twitter.com\/aF4Lt66k41<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FOX26Houston\/status\/2072739706261926111?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Washington Times reported that Watson cited Trump\u2019s appointment of Elon Musk as head of the Department of Government Efficiency and firing of federal employees, the president\u2019s \u201cillegal tariffs,\u201d and his alleged violations of the War Powers Act in the military strikes against Venezuela and Iran as reasons he should be impeached.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink responded to the incident, posting Thursday on X, \u201cI am aware of recent reports involving an Air Force officer protesting at the United States Capitol. Let me be clear: I expect every Airman and Guardian to comply with all laws and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >policies governing personal conduct<\/a>, political participation, and the wear of the uniform. Americans place their trust in us. We cannot, and will not, compromise the trust of the Nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Department takes allegations of misconduct seriously, including any that might undermine the nonpartisan nature of our military. Pursuant to a thorough investigation \u2014 which will proceed unimpeded \u2014 commanders will ensure appropriate disposition when holding service members accountable in accordance with military law and due process,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I am aware of recent reports involving an Air Force officer protesting at the United States Capitol. Let me be clear: I expect every Airman and Guardian to comply with all laws and policies governing personal conduct, political participation, and the wear of the uniform.\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (@SecAFOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecAFOfficial\/status\/2072790659409527023?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Under federal law, members of the military are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-32\/subtitle-A\/chapter-I\/subchapter-D\/part-53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not allowed<\/a> to wear their uniforms \u201cwhen participating in activities such as public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies or any public demonstrations,\u201d unless specifically authorized by their chain of command.<\/p>\n<p>Newsweek reported that Jessica Denson, founder of the Removal Coalition, said at Wednesday\u2019s news conference that Watson was on leave from his military assignment in Poland.<\/p>\n<p>The outlet noted that some of the penalties he could face range from a letter of reprimand to involuntary separation from the Air Force, or a court martial potentially resulting in dismissal from service, which is the officer equivalent of a dishonorable discharge.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/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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