Overview
- An official Pentagon statement announced a comprehensive review into possible military-law violations by Kelly, a retired Navy captain and sitting senator.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Kelly is the only lawmaker under Pentagon jurisdiction because he formally retired from the military.
- The Pentagon referenced federal statutes on loyalty, morale, and good order and discipline in outlining the basis for its inquiry.
- President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers in the video of sedition in a social media post and wrote that the offense is punishable by death.
- Kelly's office has not responded to requests for comment on the investigation, according to the outlets reporting the announcement.