“They're trying to send a message to retired service members, to government employees, to members of the military, to elected officials, and to all Americans who are thinking about speaking up, you better keep your mouth shut, or else,” Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain, said at a Dec. 1 press conference on Capitol Hill. Trump’s War Department in a post on X last week confirmed it would begin an investigation into Kelly that could “include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.” The post cited the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the federal law that outlines the military's criminal code. He said he wants officials associated with strikes to come before the committee to lay out the legal argument to the American public, including addressing concerns about due process, a guarantee under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Author: Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY
Published at: 2025-12-01 23:14:59
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