国防部长赫格塞思考虑对参议员凯利因视频言论采取行动

"...Hegseth, who calls the group the “Seditious Six,”..."

"...Hegseth continued to address the matter on social media, accusing him of wearing his medals out of order in a photo...."

"...While Hegseth could recall Kelly to active duty to charge him in a military court, it's unlikely because of legal hurdles...."

"...Legal experts say it’s not clear that Kelly broke any laws by reminding troops not to follow illegal orders, which is an accurate statement...."

"...Experts also say that charging a sitting U.S. senator using court-martial proceedings and for an alleged crime that occurred post-service would face major legal challenges...."

"...Notably, Hegseth’s personal lawyer, Tim Parlatore, has acknowledged that a court martial -- while possible -- would be legally messy...."

"...Parlatore said that invoking that option “could potentially cause separation of powers issues, and I could see that being litigated heavily within the district court.”..."

"...Doing so would be a nod to Trump supporters who objected to the criminal prosecution of dozens of veterans and active-duty service members connected to the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol in 2021...."

"...While some veterans received light punishments, others accused of violence were demoted and discharged from the military...."

"...On his first day back in office, Trump offered a “full, complete and unconditional pardon” to anyone convicted of crimes related to the riots...."