By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The Pentagon announced an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, a Democratic Senator from Arizona, following a video he recorded urging the military to disobey illegal orders. Kelly, a Navy veteran, responded that he would not be intimidated by the administration, while his colleague, Senator Ruben Gallego, condemned the investigation as “insane.” The video, along with similar ones from other Democrats, sparked outrage from the Trump administration, leading to incendiary statements from Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who referred to the lawmakers as the “Seditious Six”. Republican lawmakers have largely remained silent, despite increased threats of violence against the Democrats.
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“F**k You”: Democratic Veterans Respond To Pentagon Threats… The response from Democratic veterans to the Pentagon’s apparent threats is, unsurprisingly, pretty forceful. It’s a “fuck you” kind of moment, and honestly, can you blame them? When the very principles you swore to defend are seemingly under attack, it’s hard to be polite. The central issue here, as distilled from the comments, is that the Pentagon, under a leadership that’s been playfully but pointedly nicknamed “Kegsbreath,” is perceived as overstepping its bounds.
It seems the flashpoint was a video by Senator Mark Kelly, a U.S. Navy veteran. He basically told the military to refuse illegal orders – a pretty straightforward reading of their obligations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The reaction from the Pentagon? An investigation. And that’s where the frustration comes in. Veterans, like many in this scenario, aren’t just taking this lying down. They’re seeing it as an attempt to intimidate them, to silence dissent, and to undermine the very Constitution they dedicated their lives to protecting.
The general sentiment, as echoed by Senator Ruben Gallego’s blunt response, is one of defiance. The idea is simple: if you’re trying to shut down people doing their jobs, holding the administration accountable, you’ve got another thing coming. They’re saying they’ve sacrificed too much for the country to be bullied by anyone who prioritizes power over the Constitution. It’s an oath, not a suggestion, and the fact that a decorated veteran like Mark Kelly is being targeted for, essentially, upholding that oath is infuriating to many of them.
There’s a clear sense that the current administration represents a culmination of the corruption that plagues a certain political party, and the fact that they’re targeting veterans for reminding people of their duty is seen as the latest, and perhaps most egregious, example. The accusations are heavy: that the administration is more interested in power grabs than in following the law, and that those who support it are either wilfully ignorant or, quite frankly, benefitting from the chaos. There is even mention of future prosecutions if and when the administration changes.
The comments also highlight the hypocrisy and questionable allegiances of certain figures. The fact that someone like Pete Hegseth, nicknamed “Kegsbreath”, who apparently lacks the credentials and combat experience of many of the veterans he is ostensibly leading, is a point of contention. The disdain seems to stem from a perceived lack of genuine commitment to the military ethos he purports to represent.
And the bottom line is, these veterans see this as an attack on the very foundations of American democracy. They view the situation as a dangerous game, where the lines between lawful and unlawful orders are blurred, and where the military is being asked to serve political ends. This response is a warning: the military’s duty is to the Constitution, not to any particular politician or party.
The message is clear: They will not be intimidated. They will not be silenced. They will continue to speak out, to defend the Constitution, and to hold the administration accountable. They are veterans, and they are not afraid to say “fuck you” to those who would threaten their values and their country. This is not just a political disagreement; it’s a battle for the soul of the nation. It’s a defense of what they believe in, and, frankly, the current environment has provoked a clear, concise and powerful declaration.