No. Jason Watson still has free speech rights and can display his hate all he wants.
He just can't do it as a representative of the Air Force.
So, he can't wear his uniform and use his position as an officer of the military as a political weapon.
I couldn't either. Air Force has to prove now that they still have military bearing, because now they look to be in disarray and that's not just encouraging to Democrats, but also our enemies and terrorists.
𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄-𝐃𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃
Maj. Jason Watson put on his Air Force uniform, walked to the U.S. Capitol, and stood alongside Rep. Al Green demanding the 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 of the President and Vice President. When Green left the scene, Capitol Police ordered Watson to stop demonstrating. He refused — and was arrested for violating code 22–1307, crowding, obstructing and incommoding (Washington Times, Mediaite).
Watson’s stated grievance was the strikes on Iran and Venezuela, which he claimed violated the War Powers Act and cost service members their lives. His real audience wasn’t Congress. It was the cameras: he told the crowd he was standing “𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺” with Green’s uphill Rule 9 push to force a floor vote on impeachment articles — a maneuver Congress has shown zero appetite to touch.
There’s a reason officers don’t campaign in uniform. The military exists outside politics precisely so a commander in chief never has to wonder whether the officer corps will follow orders or stage a protest instead. Watson didn’t just break Capitol Police’s rules — he broke that line, and now faces likely additional review under military law on top of his civilian charge.
A 𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞, he told the crowd, could take a stand. A sworn officer in dress blues isn’t a nobody. He’s the guy who’s supposed to salute, not sermonize.
𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
@iAnonPatriot This is illegal for Major Jason Watson to be calling for this.
Have fun with that "Airman" or should we just call you a traitor! You're a disgrace to the uniform. You must be an BO holdover.
@iAnonPatriot@GretchenInOK This man needs to be in for leavenworth. He is a traitor to his oath.
@grok, what rules did Major Jason Watson break when calling for the President and VP to be impeached while in uniform. What are the possible penalties?
Active-duty commissioned officers like Maj. Jason Watson are bound by DoD Directive 1344.10, which prohibits partisan political activities (including public protests or displaying signs advocating impeachment/removal of the President) while in uniform.
This can be enforced via UCMJ Article 92 (failure to obey a regulation). As an officer, Article 88 (contempt toward officials) may also apply if statements are deemed contemptuous of the President.
He was arrested by Capitol Police for unauthorized demonstration on the steps.
Penalties: Administrative (reprimand, career damage) up to court-martial. Possible outcomes include demotion, pay forfeiture, confinement, or dismissal. Leavenworth-level punishment is rare and requires serious conviction. The Air Force will investigate independently.
@Osint613 Dishonorable Discharge!
Maj. Jason Watson must Serve the Sitting President elected by the Entire Country
He can't pick and choose who he serves. We the people chose President Trump
@TomFitton I imagine Jason Watson is no longer an active duty AF Major, if he ever was one. His actions here are a clear violation of our military’s code of conduct.
Here’s some more of the Air Force idiot. Apparently, this was organized through a far-left NGO…and outgoing Congressman Al Green.
I would LOVE to be this dude’s commander. I would have some fun!😜
Active Duty AF Maj Jason Watson, in uniform at a partisan protest, called for Trump’s removal, violating DoDD 1344.10 (political activities), uniform regs (AFI 36-2903), & likely UCMJ Arts 88, 92, 133.
Military can charge him for this. No support for undermining the CinC in uniform. FAFO. 🇺🇸
An active-duty Air Force major was just arrested on the Capitol steps after staging a rogue political protest in full military uniform.
Major Jason Watson utterly disgraced his uniform and violated his sacred oath by demanding the impeachment of President Trump and Vice President Vance while holding a sign that read, "Impeach. Convict. Remove."
This egregious, toxic insubordination is a complete betrayal of the chain of command and our military tradition.
We cannot allow political activism to compromise our armed forces. Court-martial him immediately!
Sound off! 📣
#MilitaryDisgrace #UCMJ #RespectTheUniform #BackTheChainOfCommand
Clearly, Pete Hegseth has more work to do.
Garbage like Major Jason Watson has to be WEEDED OUT of our military.
The PRESIDENT is the COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
Military officers who are incapable of understanding that have no business in our military.
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ):
Violating DoDD 1344.10 makes him susceptible to UCMJ charges, which can include Article 88 (Contempt Toward Officials), Article 92 (Failure to Obey Order or Regulation), and Article 134 (Conduct Unbecoming an Officer).
GIVE HIM THE MAXIMUM 20 YEARS.
Major Jason Watson, an active US Air Force officer, was arrested for protesting today at the Capitol today in uniform.
He protested on behalf of an NGO called, Free People for Speech, at the behest of Rep. Al Green.
He threw away his whole life for Al Freaking Green. 🤯
Jason Watson an active-duty Major in the US Air Force called for the impeachment of President Trump on the steps of the US Capitol.
He deserves a punitive discharge which includes:
• Loss of military pension/retirement benefits eligibility in many cases.
• Loss of VA benefits.
• Federal firearms prohibition.
• Revocation of security clearance.
• Significant barriers to civilian employment and professional licensing.
• Permanent stain on record.
🇺🇸 US Air Force Major Jason Watson arrested after calling for Trump's impeachment at the US Capitol
Watson has been with the US Air Force for 17 years — arrested for calling for the conviction and removal of Trump and JD Vance from office