Absolutely. I think trying to prosecute a sitting U.S. Senator and retired member of the military for making an accurate recitation of U.S. military law is a laughably bad case. I've said repeatedly that Hegseth should have him charged under the UCMJ if he actually believes him to have violated it.
But he won't.
It would be funny if he did, though, so I'm definitely rooting for it.
It was a very carefully crafted, but suggestive posting, including threatening the service members if they follow an unlawful order. It was encouraging members to make a stink about their orders so democrats could make political hay out of it. In effect, undermining the authority of their superiors.
“...for making an accurate recitation of U.S. military law....”
That is not what they did. They were encouraging the violation of military orders that had not been legally challenged.
Kelly never resigned his commission so he can still be held accountable under the UCMJ.
That’s a fact you can search and should before you post.
It is my understanding that the general has in fact been recalled and the court marshal is in preparatory stages
“Hegseth should have him charged under the UCMJ if he actually believes him to have violated it.”
Agree. When he spoke, it was clearly in the context of his military service and status.
Maybe if he had preceded the statement with something like, “I’m speaking not as a member of the military, but only as a private citizen”, that could’ve helped him. But, no, he’s throwing out the military issue loudly and clearly.
And then, dragging in Gabby to use for credibility ... shameful!