US Air Force officer arrested after calling for Trump's impeachment

Major Jason Watson, a US Air Force officer, was indicted and held in custody after publicly calling for the impeachment of President Trump and criticizing the war in Iran. He was charged with three offenses under the military code, including contemptuous words against senior officials.

Major Jason Watson, a 40-year-old US Air Force officer, was indicted and held in custody after publicly calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and sharply criticizing the war in Iran. The Air Force confirmed that Watson was charged with three offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice: contemptuous words against senior officials, disobedience of orders, and conduct unbecoming an officer. He was first arrested on July 1 after protesting in his Air Force uniform on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, holding a sign reading "Impeach. Convict. Remove." Last week, he was arrested again after giving an interview to CNN in which he attacked the president, saying Trump violates the Constitution and engages in corruption. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink responded to the first arrest, calling for compliance with laws. According to his attorneys, Watson is one of the first officers of his rank to be charged under Article 88, which prohibits contemptuous words against senior officials. His attorney stated that Watson does not retract his actions.