An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after participating in a demonstration calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Major Jason Watson joined activists and supporters of the impeachment effort before walking toward a restricted area of the Capitol, where U.S. Capitol Police took him into custody.
He alleged that the administration had exceeded its constitutional authority by undertaking military operations in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran without proper congressional authorization.
Watson also accused the administration of violating due process rights and encouraging violence against peaceful demonstrators, while insisting that his protest was based on constitutional principles rather than partisan politics.
Capitol Police arrested Watson after he entered the restricted area, while demonstrators chanted in support. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the charges stemming from the arrest.
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