Air Force Major Arrested After Calling For Trump's Impeachment

Active-duty officer detained outside Capitol after demanding Trump and Vance be removed from office

An active-duty US Air Force major has been arrested on the steps of the US Capitol after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Major Jason Watson was detained after speaking at a press conference organised by activist group Removal Coalition, where he appeared in full military uniform and accused the Trump administration of violating the Constitution through its military operations and immigration policies.

Capitol Police Move In

US Capitol Police said Watson had been escorted onto the House steps by a member of Congress before officers ordered him to end what they described as an unauthorised demonstration.

Police said members of the public cannot stage protests on the House steps without authorisation, and after Watson refused repeated lawful orders to leave, he was arrested on a charge of crowding, obstructing and incommoding.

The event was attended by Democratic Congressman Al Green of Texas, who later praised Watson's actions, saying the officer had "stood for impeachment of the president" before being led away.

Military Investigation Begins

During his speech, Watson criticised recent US military operations in Venezuela and Iran, as well as the administration's immigration crackdown, arguing that both President Trump and Vice President Vance should be "impeached, convicted and removed."

The Air Force has now launched an investigation into the incident. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink reminded service personnel that military rules strictly govern political activity and the wearing of uniforms at political events, adding that commanders would take appropriate action once the investigation is complete.

Criminal Case Dropped – But Military Action Looms

Although court officials later confirmed Watson had been released and prosecutors declined to pursue criminal charges, the military investigation remains ongoing.

Political activism by active-duty service members is tightly restricted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which prohibits troops from publicly expressing contempt for senior government leaders while also banning participation in political demonstrations while wearing military uniform.

While Watson will not face prosecution in civilian court, he could still face disciplinary action under military law.

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An active-duty US Air Force major can participate in peaceful public protests as a private citizen, but must adhere to strict Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force regulations.

Active-duty military members face specific limitations:]

• No Uniforms: Service members are strictly prohibited from wearing their military uniform while participating in demonstrations, rallies, or protests.

He clearly ignored this limitation. Sorry, Charlie, you be going to jail.