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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]

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 23 hrs ago OP

Protesting the C-in-C while in uniform? -misanthroptimist 22 hrs ago #1

Take the uniform off COL Mustard 22 hrs ago #3

I disagree. He knew exactly what was going to happen, but he made extremely brave speech. ashredux 19 hrs ago #11

Exactly. paleotn 15 hrs ago #27

I'm with you orangecrush 14 hrs ago #33

Career wise, uniform on or off limits his Air Force future. He did the right thing. marble falls 17 hrs ago #15

That was his point I think. paleotn 15 hrs ago #26

Gee, isn't that my point, too? marble falls 14 hrs ago #35

That wasn't very nice. paleotn 8 hrs ago #44

It was a good move on his part, and he knew what would happen obamanut2012 15 hrs ago #28

And it shows remarkable courage. paleotn 15 hrs ago #25

Given his rank of Major - I think he knew that before he stood up and spoke. 33taw 14 hrs ago #34

This is what a hero looks like. Botany 22 hrs ago #2

More of us need to stand up like this Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #4

There are far too many cowards in the USA today 31st Street Bridge 19 hrs ago #12

I wish I could argue with that! Easterncedar 17 hrs ago #18

I guess now he won't have to go to Iran. Haggard Celine 21 hrs ago #5

Probably won't be seeing light colonel tirebiter 20 hrs ago #6

Some things are more important Aviation Pro 20 hrs ago #7

Is that a joke? paleotn 15 hrs ago #29

An officer is arrested for standing up for our country Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago #8

Excellent post 31st Street Bridge 19 hrs ago #13

EXACTLY!!! niyad 17 hrs ago #17

The title of the article is misleading. bottomofthehill 20 hrs ago #9

Thank you! I was coming here to post that clarification. QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #19

All that said, it is a courageous act and one that will end his military career bottomofthehill 16 hrs ago #20

Sorry brother duck, this was in reply to Goonch bottomofthehill 15 hrs ago #21

Yes... I understood that. QueerDuck 15 hrs ago #22

And yet, he did the right thing anyway. paleotn 15 hrs ago #30

Thank you. Puts a whole different light on the action. h2ebits 14 hrs ago #32

;-{)..... Goonch 20 hrs ago #10

A hero and a patriot. The manosphere should take note. Timeflyer 18 hrs ago #14

Now, there's a person who has more Integrity then the entire Trump administration. chouchou 17 hrs ago #16

Histrionics and fake patriotic gibberish Stacey Grove 15 hrs ago #23

It is time for the rest of us to support this hero in MASS Stargazer99 15 hrs ago #24

Exactly. And stop being afraid. paleotn 15 hrs ago #31

He will be court martialed, fined, and maybe imprisoned. Grins 13 hrs ago #36

A new President's pardon MyOwnPeace 13 hrs ago #39

side-by-side account Linda Ed 13 hrs ago #37

A true patriot doing his duty to his country. I salute and thank him for his courage and sacrifice. This will almost KPN 13 hrs ago #38

Well, we've tried multiple times to get rid of the fucking parasite. Initech 13 hrs ago #40

Now there is someone who deserves the Medal of Freedom! tonekat 12 hrs ago #41

Speaking in uniform was an act of civil disobedience. TomSlick 9 hrs ago #42

Question is: Do they work in todays market? The Grand Illuminist 9 hrs ago #43

Probably not but immediate success is not the point. TomSlick 3 hrs ago #45