The legality of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims against Senator Mark Kelly
Jan. 8
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?
Frank Rosenblatt, a Professor at Mississippi College School of Law, and a Retired Army JAG Lt. Col (2 supers), sits down with “Arizona Horizon.”



















