Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host with a history of drinking, insisted that he would conduct a "uniform inspection" if Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is recalled to active duty, after he participated in a video reminding U.S. troops not to obey illegal orders.
"So 'Captain' Kelly, not only did your sedition video intentionally undercut good order & discipline…but you can't even display your uniform correctly," Hegseth ranted on Tuesday in a social media post. "Your medals are out of order & rows reversed. When/if you are recalled to active duty, it'll start with a uniform inspection."
The Defense secretary's post came after Kelly noted that he only learned of the Pentagon's investigation on X.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work," the senator wrote. "I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
Kelly's post included a photo of the medals on his uniform.
