In a shocking display of unprofessionalism and contempt for the chain of command, Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona erupted in a profanity-laced tirade, directly attacking President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. This meltdown was triggered by the Department of War’s rightful decision to launch an investigation into his colleague, Senator Mark Kelly, for what appears to be a blatant attempt to incite insubordination within the United States military.
The Department of War is investigating Senator Kelly, a retired Naval Captain, after he and five other Democratic lawmakers released a video message telling active-duty service members they have a “duty” to disobey what they vaguely termed “illegal” orders from their Commander-in-Chief, President Trump. This dangerous and seditious rhetoric, disguised as a public service announcement, is a clear effort to undermine the lawful authority of the presidency and poison the morale of our armed forces.
Instead of addressing the serious legal implications of this action, Senator Gallego chose to respond with an unhinged video recorded while driving. His statement, littered with expletives, demonstrates a complete lack of decorum and respect for the office of the President. “This is fcking insane. We should all point out how fcking insane this is,” Gallego began, before launching into a direct assault on the administration. “Hey, this is Ruben Gallego, I’m traveling through Arizona right now, and I just see the news that Department of Defense is starting investigation against my seat mate, Mark Kelly. this is fcking insane. We should all point out how fcking insane this is.”
Gallego then escalated his attacks, accusing the Trump administration of fascism while simultaneously issuing threats of his own. “And, you know, these guys are trying to say that they’re not acting like fascists, they’re not trying to give as much power to this president as a king, that they should stop acting like it.” He continued, “Mark Kelly is a patriot. There’s no reason why they’re going after him. He was doing his duty and just reminding people about their rights as service members.”
In a culminating act of defiance, the Democratic senator directly targeted Secretary Hegseth and President Trump, stating, “And, you know, Secretary Hegseth, all these guys, fuck you guys. You’re not gonna be able to scare us. We have a right to defend the Constitution of the United States. We have a right to tell our other service members that they have they, they have a right to ignore illegal orders, and you’re not going to be able to intimidate us.” This rhetoric is not a defense of the Constitution; it is a direct assault on the principle of civilian control of the military and a call for chaos within the ranks.
The Department of War’s investigation is a necessary and lawful response to this destabilizing behavior. Their official statement confirmed a “thorough review of these allegations,” which may include recalling Kelly to active duty for court-martial proceedings. The Department rightly reminded all personnel that “military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ” and that federal law “prohibit[s] actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces.” This firm stance stands in stark contrast to the left’s seditious encouragement for service members to blindly question the lawful orders of their elected Commander-in-Chief.