'The Strait Of Hormuz Is Now...': Mark Kelly Excoriates Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War In Fiery Speech
May 8, 2026
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8:03Now Playing'The Strait Of Hormuz Is Now...': Mark Kelly Excoriates Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War In Fiery Speech
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as posted by the channelUS News: U.S. Senator Mark Kelly spoke outside a federal appeals court in Washington after oral arguments in his legal battle with the Pentagon over free speech rights for retired military veterans. Kelly accused President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of attempting to silence critics after he urged service members to reject unlawful orders in a controversial video.
During the fiery remarks, Kelly said the administration was trying to intimidate retired veterans and suppress dissent, warning that constitutional rights and freedom of speech were under attack. He argued that veterans should never be punished for speaking out against government actions or questioning military decisions.
Kelly also sharply criticized Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, declaring that the president is now “two months into a war with Iran that he started without a strategic goal.” He warned that the crisis has already caused major global consequences, saying, “The Strait of Hormuz is now closed and Americans are suffering with skyrocketing gas prices.”
The Arizona senator further argued that experienced veterans understand the true cost and limitations of war better than politicians pushing for escalation. He warned against repeating past mistakes where wars believed to be “fast and simple” dragged on for years or decades.
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