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…
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) January 5, 2026
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.
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Anyone not totally loyal to President Trump needs to be prosecuted fiercely.
Excellent.
Throw the book at him!!!!!
I would say more, but there is no need to do so. Give him to Liss Hollow in Camp Karliki, Poland. She will have a good time with him. A top Trump Field Manager in 2020 campaign.
GET'M. Rope him, bind him, tear him up, throw him to the birds. And flog him first, just so he gets the message loud and clear.
He deserves a reduction to Ensign!
As retirees, we know we can be called back to active duty if we violate Article 88 of the UCMJ. Kelly is no different from any other retiree; we all must follow the law as stated in the UCMJ. Just because Kelly is an elected senator cuts no ice. You must follow the law or face the consequences. If he is let off without a court-martial, that sends a message to all retirees.
NoSlack apparently he thinks he is ABOVE UCMJ. And he thinks that because he has a family history of those that served our Nation in the Military he should be exempt.
At what point would his actions become treasonous?
Aiding and abetting, collaborating with our enemie(s).
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