India, Jan. 6 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initiated extraordinary administrative action against Senator Mark Kelly on Monday.

Hegseth has moved to censure the Arizona Democrat and review his retired military rank and pension pay following a controversial video in which Kelly and other lawmakers addressed U.S. service members about refusing "unlawful" orders.

Hegseth said, "Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly - and five other members of Congress - released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly intended to undermine good order and military discipline."

This move may lead to the retired Navy captain and former astronaut being demoted.

Hegseth's reaction is the result of the video released in November 2025, when Kelly direct...