Hegseth says Pentagon will review Mark Kelly comments about US weapons stockpile
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Pete Hegseth accused Senator Mark Kelly of revealing classified information during a CBS News interview about US munitions stockpiles related to a potential war with Iran, questioning if Kelly violated his oath again.
- Kelly denied disclosing classified details, stating the information had already been discussed in a public Senate hearing, and emphasized the serious costs of the conflict without clear explanations from leadership.
- Hegseth's demand for an investigation into Kelly followed a federal appeals court's indication it might reject the Pentagon's attempt to discipline Kelly for urging service members to refuse unlawful orders.
- Kelly has sued the government, alleging Hegseth attempted to retaliate against him by seeking his demotion after Kelly criticized the Trump administration.
- The ongoing dispute highlights tensions between lawmakers and the Pentagon regarding free speech and the handling of military orders amid broader political conflicts.