Trump Supports General's Call to Prosecute Lawmakers Urging Military to Ignore 'Illegal' Orders: 'Take Necessary Action'

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administrations military inquiry into Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in a late-night post on Truth Social, praising a retired Navy general who agreed that a public service announcement by lawmakers advising military personnel against following unlawful orders violated U.S. law.

Last week, the Department of Defense, now referred to by Trump as the Department of War, confirmed it was investigating Kelly, a former Navy captain and astronaut, following his appearance in the PSA with other Democratic leaders. The Pentagon indicated that the investigation may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.

After the announcement, Trump posted in support of the probe, labeling the lawmakers actions as SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!

The latest post came in reaction to comments from Kirk Lippold, a retired Navy general, on Fox 5 News on the Hill. Lippold, while critical of the lawmakers video, told the host that the Trump administration lacked legal grounds to court-martial Kelly. When you retire at 20 years or more you serve in the inactive reserves and your entire period of time is 30 years. At that point, youre totally a civilian, Lippold explained. So there really is not going to be a basis or a legal basis to recall him [Kelly] to active duty.

Although Lippold acknowledged that a sedition case against the lawmakers would not hold legally, he still suggested some legal action was warranted, describing the video as a violation of U.S. law. He referenced Title 18, Chapter 115, Section 2387, noting that anyone intending to disrupt military loyalty, morale, or discipline and encouraging insubordination could face fines or up to ten years in prison.

Trump highlighted Lippolds legal points in his post, quoting the statute and praising the retired commander: There are laws that impact our Nation, Trump wrote. Read Title 18, Chapter 115, Section 2387, Whoever with the intent to interfere, impair, influence the loyalty, moral or discipline of the military and Naval Forces, to be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years. Commander Kirk Lippold, U.S. Navy, Ret. This is right on point.

The president concluded his post with a strong directive: DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE!!!

Senator Kelly responded firmly to the administration, telling CNNs Dana Bash, Im not backing down. These guys dont scare me.

Author: Sophia Brooks