Event Brief
Aug 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Air Force officer charged after calling for Trump impeachment
By The BriefBrief
An active-duty Air Force officer, Maj. Jason Watson, faces three charges under the UCMJ after publicly calling for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to be impeached. His lawyer said the charges include Article 88, which accuses him of contempt toward officials, following a protest video where Capitol Police detained him.
WHO: Maj. Jason Watson; Christopher Mutimer (Watson’s lawyer); Air Force
WHAT: Maj. Jason Watson was charged under the UCMJ over a protest calling for Trump and Vance impeachment.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Watson was charged for his protest actions and statements calling for Trump and Vance to be impeached, including conduct described in a video where Capitol Police detained him.
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