DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH has issued a formal letter of censure to Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, combat aviator, and astronaut. The letter accuses Kelly of conduct “prejudicial to good order and discipline,” threatens to reduce his pension, and warns that continued speech could expose him to further action under military law.

The U.S. Pentagon plans to reduce Senator Mark Kelly's military retirement pay due to allegations of 'reckless misconduct.' Kelly, an Arizona Senator and ex-Navy captain, allegedly urged troops to resist illegal orders.