Senator Kelly Stands Up to Pentagon Probe

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, recently faced a tough situation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth started an official investigation into Kelly. This all started after Kelly and other former military members made a video. They urged troops to not follow illegal orders. Kelly thinks this investigation is just a way to scare people. Kelly talked to reporters about this. He said Hegseth brought up the investigation during a private meeting. This meeting was about military operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Kelly asked about boat strikes targeting drug smugglers. Instead of answering, Hegseth criticized Kelly and other Democrats for the video.Hegseth asked the Navy Secretary to look into Kelly. He wanted to see if Kelly did anything wrong. The Pentagon said they are now doing a full investigation. Hegseth thinks the video caused confusion and might encourage troops to disobey orders. He even suggested calling Kelly back to active duty for punishment. Kelly's lawyer sent a strong message. He said any legal action against Kelly would be unconstitutional. He warned that they would fight back if the administration tried anything. Kelly himself said he hasn't heard from the Defense Department since he retired in 2011. He called the whole situation "bull. " Kelly believes this is about sending a message. He thinks it's a warning to retired and active military members. The message is clear: don't speak out against the president. The Pentagon hasn't responded to Kelly's comments.