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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formally requested a detailed briefing by December 10 regarding an internal review into what the Pentagon has described as “potentially unlawful” comments made by Senator Mark Kelly. The request was outlined in a letter released Tuesday by the Department of Defense and addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, later shared publicly on the platform X.
According to the letter, the Pentagon is examining whether Kelly’s remarks may constitute seditious behavior—an allegation that has generated intense national attention due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the case. Kelly, a former NASA astronaut and retired Navy captain who now serves as a Democratic senator from Arizona, has firmly denied any wrongdoing.
The situation escalated on Monday when the Defense Department issued an unprecedented warning that it may consider recalling Kelly to active-duty military status for possible prosecution. Such a move — recalling a sitting U.S. senator to service for disciplinary action — is virtually unheard of in modern American politics, raising questions about legal authority, military jurisdiction, and political impact.
While the Pentagon’s letter did not specify which comments triggered the investigation, officials emphasized that the review should be conducted quickly and thoroughly. The Defense Department’s characterization of the matter as potentially seditious has only intensified public scrutiny, prompting debates about constitutional protections, military obligations of retired service members, and the boundaries of political speech.
As the December 10 deadline approaches, both lawmakers and analysts are watching for further clarification from the Pentagon and responses from Kelly’s office. The outcome of the review could set a significant precedent for how the military addresses statements made by retired officers who later enter political life, especially when those statements collide with national security concerns or military law.
