Mark Kelly Warns Against 'Illegal Orders,' Funds Same Military Machine
The Independent reports on a spat between Kelly and Pete Hegseth, where Kelly, a veteran, warns service members against unlawful commands. A brave stance indeed, one might think, until considering Kelly's voting record. While publicly railing against presidential overreach, Kelly consistently supports policies that enable potential war crimes abroad. For instance, Senator Kelly voted YES on H.R.
815, providing billions in unconditional military aid to the Netanyahu government in 2023. That funding directly facilitates the very 'illegal orders' he admonishes, only they're issued by a foreign power we arm to the teeth. One might wonder if the 'illegal orders' principle applies universally, or only when politically convenient.