Active-duty Air Force officer under investigation after anti-Trump protest
The U.S. Air Force said on Thursday it would investigate a uniformed officer who called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance
Major Jason Watson, an active-duty officer, criticized both Trump and Vance on Wednesday for actions such as engaging in war with Iran without congressional approval, according to an online video of the event. The footage shows Capitol Police officers detaining Major Watson, who was holding a sign advocating for the impeachment, conviction, and removal of Trump and Vance.While not naming Major Watson directly, the office of Air Force Secretary Troy Meink acknowledged reports of an Air Force officer protesting at the Capitol and stated that an investigation "will proceed unimpeded."
In this image provided by the White House, President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President JD Vance sit in the Situation Room, Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the White House (The White House)In a post on X, the department affirmed, "The Department takes allegations of misconduct seriously, including any that might undermine the nonpartisan nature of our military."U.S.
military regulations impose strict limitations on service members' political activities, especially when in uniform. Furthermore, Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice forbids officers from employing "contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, and other U.S.
representatives.Major Watson appeared to acknowledge the potential repercussions of his actions, stating: "What matters far more than who I am is what I have to say and the price I'm willing to pay to say it."Join our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments
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