Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders'

NPR | By Quil Lawrence

Published November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM EST

The Pentagon is opening an inquiry into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly after the retired Navy captain and other Democrats recorded a video urging military members not to comply with illegal orders.

Quil Lawrence

Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering national security and veterans' issues nationwide.

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