Sen. Mark Kelly anticipates Hegseth will 'step back' from court martial.

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: 4 hour ago

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Sen. Mark Kelly's Response to Legal Threats: Sen. Mark Kelly dismissed the possibility of facing a court martial over a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders, criticizing President Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth as unserious and unprofessional.
FBI Investigation and Political Context: The FBI is reportedly considering a probe into the Democrats involved in the video, which Trump labeled as "seditious," while Kelly argued that the legal threats against him would be viewed as absurd if not for Trump's involvement.
Concerns Over Military Strikes: Kelly expressed concerns regarding the legality of recent military strikes that resulted in civilian casualties, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in military operations.
Bipartisan Reactions to Military Actions: Following a classified briefing on the strikes, reactions varied, with some lawmakers deeming the actions lawful while others found them troubling, highlighting the ongoing debate over military engagement rules.

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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.