Global Politics Report Editorial

Air Force Officer Charged After Protesting Trump Says He Spoke to Defend Constitution

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:49:19 +0000

Major Jason Watson could face court-martial in what could become a rare test of a service member’s right to publicly dissent.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Court

Published: Sep. 19, 2026 at 12:49 AM ET

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