The legality of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims against Senator Mark Kelly

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Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is pledging to fight back after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced he’s taking administrative action against Kelly.

Hegseth claims that Kelly’s public statements, including a video message telling troops not to follow illegal orders, amount to sedition. In a statement on social media, the defense secretary said that he has initiated a formal 45-day process to reduce Kelly’s rank and retirement pay.

Is this action legal?

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