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Arizona Democrat Senator Mark Kelly expressed his concerns over the escalating military operations in the Caribbean region, including the deployment of US forces and the launch of maritime strikes by Special Operations Forces. Kelly described these actions as "regime change" efforts, a term he associated with past US interventions that had not yielded positive results.
Kelly warned about the potential risks to American servicemen, citing the lack of clear legal authorities and the constitutionality of such operations. He also highlighted the unclear rationale behind the military's role in interdicting drugs in the region, which traditionally falls under the purview of law enforcement agencies like the Coast Guard.
Regarding the alleged pressure on Southern Command Admiral Alvin Holsey to leave his post, Kelly questioned whether senior officers can refuse unlawful orders without fear of retribution or losing their pensions. He emphasized the need for military leaders to speak truth to power and follow the law, rather than blindly following an order that may be unconstitutional.
Kelly also discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine, where he has been a vocal supporter. He expressed concerns over President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, which led to the cancellation of plans for Ukraine to receive longer-range missiles. Kelly argued that Ukraine is capable of handling such advanced weaponry and that it would provide significant support to their defense efforts.
In terms of the government shutdown, Kelly acknowledged the need for negotiations with Republicans but noted that a condition of those talks – ending the shutdown – seemed too simplistic. He emphasized the pressing issue of skyrocketing health care premiums, which would affect millions of Americans starting November 1, and called for fixing this problem before addressing other issues.
Kelly concluded by calling on Congress to come together and engage in meaningful discussions, rather than relying on single-hour negotiations or simplistic conditions for compromise.
Kelly warned about the potential risks to American servicemen, citing the lack of clear legal authorities and the constitutionality of such operations. He also highlighted the unclear rationale behind the military's role in interdicting drugs in the region, which traditionally falls under the purview of law enforcement agencies like the Coast Guard.
Regarding the alleged pressure on Southern Command Admiral Alvin Holsey to leave his post, Kelly questioned whether senior officers can refuse unlawful orders without fear of retribution or losing their pensions. He emphasized the need for military leaders to speak truth to power and follow the law, rather than blindly following an order that may be unconstitutional.
Kelly also discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine, where he has been a vocal supporter. He expressed concerns over President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, which led to the cancellation of plans for Ukraine to receive longer-range missiles. Kelly argued that Ukraine is capable of handling such advanced weaponry and that it would provide significant support to their defense efforts.
In terms of the government shutdown, Kelly acknowledged the need for negotiations with Republicans but noted that a condition of those talks – ending the shutdown – seemed too simplistic. He emphasized the pressing issue of skyrocketing health care premiums, which would affect millions of Americans starting November 1, and called for fixing this problem before addressing other issues.
Kelly concluded by calling on Congress to come together and engage in meaningful discussions, rather than relying on single-hour negotiations or simplistic conditions for compromise.
. As a senator, Mark Kelly is speaking truth to power and reminding us that our troops should be protected by clear laws and procedures, not just for their safety but also for the integrity of our democracy 
. It's mind-blowing that some people think senior officers can just ignore orders if they're unconstitutional... like, what kind of system is this? 
We need to make sure our military leaders are speaking out against actions that could put us all at risk, and working together with Congress to find solutions that benefit everyone 
. And let's not forget about the healthcare crisis – those skyrocketing premiums are going to hit millions of Americans hard 
. Can't we all just talk things through and find some common ground? 
I mean, can you imagine if they showed up at your backyard BBQ with guns blazing? 'Sorry mate, we're here to "regime change"!' 
Anyway, Mark's got some valid points about the lack of clear rules and stuff. And what's with the Coast Guard getting involved in interdicting drugs like it's their job 
the us gov is getting messy with all these military ops 
mark kelly's right tho, we need to know what's really going on and who's in charge 
. And can we talk about how the government shutdown is still affecting people's lives, especially those with skyrocketing health care premiums? It's like, what's more important, compromise or people's well-being? 
We need more leaders who are willing to speak up and advocate for what's right, not just throw around simplistic conditions for negotiations 
. Let's get our politicians to work together on some real solutions instead of just playing politics 
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doesn't make sense to me why we can't have a 1-2 hour convo about shutdown and then move forward with something actually helpful
Like, what's the real plan here? Are we just trying to muscle in on other countries' business without knowing the long-term consequences? 
It's also wild that Trump is even talking to Putin again... 
Those two are like oil and water, you know? But Kelly makes a valid point about Ukraine needing that missile support... 
We gotta have some backbone here. And can we please focus on fixing those healthcare premiums?! 
Anyway, back to the military thing... what if our own troops aren't even following orders because they're too scared to speak up? 
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. Like what's the real goal here? 
There gotta be some real justification for this, not just "we're gonna do stuff". 
Also, Ukraine situation is still super sketchy 
those premiums are gonna hurt so many people starting Nov 1. Can't we fix this healthcare stuff before trying to negotiate anything else? 
That's just not their job, you know? It's like the military is trying to muscle in on someone else's turf. Kelly's call for military leaders to speak truth to power and follow the law is music to my ears 
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