The Defense Department on Monday said it was investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a former Navy captain, over his participation in a video urging troops and intelligence personnel to disobey “unlawful orders” and that he could face punishment under military law.

Citing “serious allegations of misconduct,” the department said it was initiating a thorough review of Kelly’s actions and that the Pentagon had the right to recall Kelly to active duty for possible “court-martial proceedings or administrative measures.”

The Pentagon missive follows a video posted on social media last week by Kelly and five other Democrats in Congress — Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado, Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan, both of Pennsylvania, and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampsh

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