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(82,605 posts) Thu Jul 2, 2026, 04:00 AM Jul 2

U.S. Air Force Officer Arrested on Capitol Steps for Call to Impeach Trump: 'The Bill Must Come Due' [View all]

Source: yahoo.com

Wed, July 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM CDT

Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested on the Capitol Steps after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Watson listed several perceived crimes committed by the president and vice president, including unconstitutional military actions and granting sweeping authority to unelected individuals.

Watson was joined by various individuals and organizations in his call for impeachment, with Free Speech for People praising his courage and commitment to upholding the Constitution.

Air Force Major Jason Watson was arrested on the Capitol Steps Wednesday after taking part in a protest that called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/u-air-force-officer-arrested-214726148.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall

U.S. Air Force Officer Arrested on Capitol Steps for Call to Impeach Trump: â€˜The Bill Must Come Dueâ€™

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U.S. Air Force Officer Arrested on Capitol Steps for Call to Impeach Trump: 'The Bill Must Come Due' [View all] riversedge Jul 2 OP

Protesting the C-in-C while in uniform? -misanthroptimist Jul 2 #1

Take the uniform off COL Mustard Jul 2 #3

I disagree. He knew exactly what was going to happen, but he made extremely brave speech. ashredux Jul 2 #11

Exactly. paleotn Jul 2 #27

I'm with you orangecrush Jul 2 #33

Career wise, uniform on or off limits his Air Force future. He did the right thing. marble falls Jul 2 #15

That was his point I think. paleotn Jul 2 #26

Gee, isn't that my point, too? marble falls Jul 2 #35

That wasn't very nice. paleotn Jul 2 #44

It was a good move on his part, and he knew what would happen obamanut2012 Jul 2 #28

And it shows remarkable courage. paleotn Jul 2 #25

Given his rank of Major - I think he knew that before he stood up and spoke. 33taw Jul 2 #34

This is what a hero looks like. Botany Jul 2 #2

More of us need to stand up like this Easterncedar Jul 2 #4

There are far too many cowards in the USA today 31st Street Bridge Jul 2 #12

I wish I could argue with that! Easterncedar Jul 2 #18

I guess now he won't have to go to Iran. Haggard Celine Jul 2 #5

Probably won't be seeing light colonel tirebiter Jul 2 #6

Some things are more important Aviation Pro Jul 2 #7

Is that a joke? paleotn Jul 2 #29

An officer is arrested for standing up for our country Grim Chieftain Jul 2 #8

Excellent post 31st Street Bridge Jul 2 #13

EXACTLY!!! niyad Jul 2 #17

The title of the article is misleading. bottomofthehill Jul 2 #9

Thank you! I was coming here to post that clarification. QueerDuck Jul 2 #19

All that said, it is a courageous act and one that will end his military career bottomofthehill Jul 2 #20

Sorry brother duck, this was in reply to Goonch bottomofthehill Jul 2 #21

Yes... I understood that. QueerDuck Jul 2 #22

And yet, he did the right thing anyway. paleotn Jul 2 #30

Thank you. Puts a whole different light on the action. h2ebits Jul 2 #32

;-{)..... Goonch Jul 2 #10

A hero and a patriot. The manosphere should take note. Timeflyer Jul 2 #14

Now, there's a person who has more Integrity then the entire Trump administration. chouchou Jul 2 #16

Histrionics and fake patriotic gibberish Stacey Grove Jul 2 #23

It is time for the rest of us to support this hero in MASS Stargazer99 Jul 2 #24

Exactly. And stop being afraid. paleotn Jul 2 #31

He will be court martialed, fined, and maybe imprisoned. Grins Jul 2 #36

A new President's pardon MyOwnPeace Jul 2 #39

side-by-side account Linda Ed Jul 2 #37

A true patriot doing his duty to his country. I salute and thank him for his courage and sacrifice. This will almost KPN Jul 2 #38

Well, we've tried multiple times to get rid of the fucking parasite. Initech Jul 2 #40

Now there is someone who deserves the Medal of Freedom! tonekat Jul 2 #41

Speaking in uniform was an act of civil disobedience. TomSlick Jul 2 #42

Question is: Do they work in todays market? The Grand Illuminist Jul 2 #43

Probably not but immediate success is not the point. TomSlick Jul 2 #45