War Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to Mark Kelly’s defiant social media statement following news of an investigation by the Department of War into Kelly’s potential misconduct for encouraging active-duty service members and intelligence officials to disobey President Trump’s lawful orders.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, the Department of War launched an investigation into Mark Kelly, a former naval captain, on Monday and stated that they may recall him into active duty for court-martial proceedings.
Kelly’s calls for mutiny against the commander in chief, President Donald J. Trump, may have violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice and 18 U.S.C. § 2387, which “prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces,” the Department said.
Full statement below:
The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings.
The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels.
All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful. A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” Kelly said in response to the investigation on Monday, touting his service record.
“I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.”
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However, the selfie he posted with his statement incorrectly displayed his medals and Navy uniform, Hegseth says.
“So ‘Captain’ Kelly, not only did your sedition video intentionally undercut good order & discipline…but you can’t even display your uniform correctly,” Hegseth said early on Tuesday morning.
“Your medals are out of order & rows reversed. When/if you are recalled to active duty, it’ll start with a uniform inspection.”
Perhaps his medals will also be stripped.
So “Captain” Kelly, not only did your sedition video intentionally undercut good order & discipline…but you can’t even display your uniform correctly.
Your medals are out of order & rows reversed. When/if you are recalled to active duty, it’ll start with a uniform inspection. https://t.co/rsSyrPcmbg
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) November 25, 2025
Kelly’s seatmate and fellow Arizona Democrat, Senator Ruben Gallego, also responded to the investigation with an unhinged, profanity-laced video statement on Monday, saying, “F*ck you” to President Trump and Pete Hegseth.
WATCH:
Gallego: This is f*cking insane. We should all point out how f*cking insane this is. Hey, this is Ruben Gallego, I’m traveling through Arizona right now, and I just see the news that Department of Defense is starting investigation against my seat mate, Mark Kelly. this is f*cking insane. We should all point out how f*cking insane this is. And, you know, these guys are trying to say that they’re not acting like fascists, they’re not trying to give as much power to this president as a king, that they should stop acting like it.
Mark Kelly is a patriot. There’s no reason why they’re going after him. He was doing his duty and just reminding people about their rights as service members. And, you know, Secretary Hegseth, all these guys, fuck you guys. You’re not gonna be able to scare us. We have a right to defend the Constitution of the United States. We have a right to tell our other service members that they have they, they have a right to ignore illegal orders, and you’re not going to be able to intimidate us.
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