Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suspended or placed under investigation at least eight service members over celebrating the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
At least one legal expert says Hegseth’s campaign goes “beyond the pale” and is chilling free expression among members of the military.
Task & Purpose reported last week that the disciplinary actions include the suspension of at least five Army officers and an Air Force senior master sergeant, along with a Marine officer who was relieved of his recruiting duties and placed under investigation, and an Army Reserve major who is also under investigation.
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