Sec of War Hegseth demoted retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly's rank and slashed his pension - consequences for pushing troops to defy lawful orders from the president

PETE HEGSETH JUST STRUCK BACK HARD. "urging active-duty troops to refuse President Trump’s illegal orders"

By News on the Net -- Bill Mitchell——Bio and Archives--February 9, 2026

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BOOM! PETE HEGSETH JUST STRUCK BACK HARD

"urging active-duty troops to refuse President Trump’s illegal orders"

Sec of War Hegseth demoted retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly's rank and slashed his pension - consequences for pushing troops to defy lawful orders from the president. pic.twitter.com/meYrCZzlFW
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii)February 8, 2026

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