Applaud Sen. Mark Kelly for Defending Free Speech

Senator Mark Kelly is standing up for the Constitution — and for every American’s right to speak freely without fear of retaliation. This week, Sen. Kelly sued the Pentagon after the Trump administration moved to punish him for doing exactly what lawmakers and veterans are sworn to do: warn against illegal orders and defend the rule of law.

A decorated Navy pilot, astronaut, and U.S. senator, Kelly is pushing back against an unprecedented attempt by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to censure him and even threaten his earned military rank and retirement pay — simply for speaking out. Kelly’s lawsuit makes a powerful case that the First Amendment protects legislators who speak on matters of public policy, and that no administration gets to bully critics into silence.

This is courage in action. By taking this fight to court, Sen. Kelly isn’t just defending himself — he’s standing up for veterans, public servants, and everyday Americans who refuse to be intimidated for telling the truth. His message is clear: loyalty to the Constitution matters more than loyalty to any president.

Add your name to applaud Senator Mark Kelly for standing up to intimidation, defending free speech, and protecting the constitutional rights that define our democracy.