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A US Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol on Wednesday after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The arrest of Jason Watson occurred after he spoke at a news conference organized by Removal Coalition, the grassroots activist group said<\/a>. During the news conference, Watson identified himself as an active-duty service member and wore a military uniform. Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas also attended the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US Capitol Police, which confirmed the arrest, said members of the public may not demonstrate on the steps of the House unless they are accompanied by a member of Congress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watson was \u201cescorted\u201d to the steps by a member of Congress, who \u201cleft the area,\u201d before police gave Watson \u201clawful orders to stop the illegal demonstration or he would be arrested,\u201d the police said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe man refused our lawful orders and was then arrested for 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing, and Incommoding,\u201d US Capitol Police added, noting that there are other spots on the Capitol grounds where demonstrating is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday, a DC superior court official told CNN Watson is being released and a possible case against him will not be filed. The DC attorney general, which would have decided to not charge Watson, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

CNN reached out to the US Air Force to confirm whether Watson is an active-duty service member, but did not immediately receive a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink addressed the incident on social media<\/a> later on Thursday, saying, \u201cI expect every Airman and Guardian to comply with all laws and policies governing personal conduct, political participation, and the wear of the uniform.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meink added: \u201cPursuant to a thorough investigation – which will proceed unimpeded – commanders will ensure appropriate disposition when holding service members accountable in accordance with military law and due process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his speech, Watson criticized the Trump administration\u2019s recent military actions in Venezuela and Iran and Trump\u2019s immigration enforcement crackdown, arguing it violated multiple constitutional provisions, according to a video posted online by the group Removal Coalition.

\u201cFor this, the president and vice president must be impeached, convicted, and removed,\u201d Watson said. It\u2019s unknown if Watson has legal representation at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public dissent within active-duty military ranks is rare as service members are required to follow orders in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which criminalizes contemptuous words against the president, vice president, Congress and other top officials under Article 88.<\/a> Service members are also prohibited from wearing uniform while participating in political rallies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Denson, the founder of Removal Coalition, which organized the press conference, said Watson had reached out to them via email and understood the potential consequences of his actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe started having conversations and took this desire that he had to come out very seriously and thought about the best way to make his sacrifice worth it,\u201d she said.

Green later posted a video<\/a> on social media praising Watson\u2019s action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just left the Capitol grounds, and I was there to witness a major in the United States military bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice,\u201d Green said. He added that Watson had \u201cstood for impeachment of the president\u201d before he was arrested and taken away.

Reprinted from CNN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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