U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson arrested after calling for impeachment of President Trump and Vice President Vance
Major Jason Watson, a U.S. Air Force officer, was taken into custody at the Capitol on Wednesday following statements urging impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested at the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Watson is a U.S. Air Force officer (major).
According to Bluesky, Watson said the president must be impeached, convicted, and removed, and added that the president orders military action against foreign countries absent an emergency scenario.
Hindustan Times reported that Watson said he is not a Democrat and that he served over 17 years in Europe.
Mediaite.com reported that Watson delivered a speech ahead of his arrest and that he is an active member of the Air Force.
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