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Air Force Major Detained Again After Criticizing Trump

Watson's attorney believes a CNN interview in which the officer accused Trump of violating the Constitution and called for his removal may have contributed to the detention.

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Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism. Pic via(@thehill)

The U.S. Air Force has placed Major Jason Watson in pretrial confinement following allegations of continued misconduct, days after he publicly criticised President Donald Trump.

Watson's attorney believes a CNN interview in which the officer accused Trump of violating the Constitution and called for his removal may have contributed to the detention.

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Watson was previously arrested on July 1 after speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol and calling for the impeachment and removal of Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Military regulations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibit certain contemptuous statements directed at the president.

The Air Force has not publicly detailed the specific allegations behind Watson's latest detention. His attorney, Chris Mutimer, said he had not yet spoken with Watson but suspected the CNN appearance was a possible trigger.

Watson remains presumed innocent and is entitled to legal protections during the military proceedings.

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