Adeleke’s response to govt house suspects claim evasive — APC
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At a glance
- A US Air Force major, Jason Watson, was arrested at the US Capitol for demanding the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
- Watson appeared in uniform at a press conference organized by the activist group Removal Coalition, violating military regulations against partisan political activity.
- Capitol Police arrested Watson for obstruction and disorderly conduct after he refused to stop his unauthorized demonstration.
An unprecedented incident occurred at the US Capitol when a US Air Force major, Jason Watson, was arrested for publicly demanding the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The high-ranking officer appeared in his ceremonial uniform at a press conference organized by the activist group Removal Coalition, an act that breaks with the traditional institutional neutrality expected of military personnel.
Watson explicitly identified himself as an active-duty service member during his public address, openly defying federal regulations that strictly prohibit the use of military insignia and attire in partisan or ideological demonstrations. The event took place on the steps of the Capitol complex, with Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas in attendance.
The US Capitol Police confirmed Watson's arrest, citing violations of security protocols and public space usage regulations. According to federal district regulations, political demonstrations are forbidden on the House of Representatives steps unless accompanied by a member of Congress. Reports indicate that while a congressman initially escorted Watson, he left the area shortly after, leaving the major without the required institutional protection.
Faced with Watson's refusal to cease his unauthorized demonstration, Capitol Police issued legal orders. "The person refused to comply with our lawful orders and was arrested for obstruction and disorderly conduct," the police stated. The statement also noted that alternative, authorized areas exist within the government complex for citizen protests.
The person refused to comply with our lawful orders and was arrested for obstruction and disorderly conduct
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