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July 2, 2026
Air Force Major Arrested for Protesting Trump's Impeachment
- Jason Watson, an active-duty Air Force major, was arrested for protesting Trump's impeachment on Capitol steps.
- Capitol Police charged Watson with 'Crowding, Obstructing, and Incommoding' after he refused to stop his demonstration.
- Military personnel face stricter regulations regarding political activities while in uniform, including prohibitions against criticizing the President.
2 Sources
- Air Force major arrested after calling for Trump impeachment on Capitol stepsJul 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM · The Hill
- Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump’s impeachmentJul 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM · NBC