A US Air Force major, Jason Watson, was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol on Wednesday after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Arrest Details
The arrest occurred after Watson spoke at a news conference organized by Removal Coalition, a grassroots activist group. During the news conference, Watson identified himself as an active-duty service member and wore a military uniform.
US Capitol Police confirmed the arrest, stating that members of the public may not demonstrate on the steps of the House unless they are accompanied by a member of Congress. Watson was escorted to the steps by a member of Congress who left the area before police gave Watson lawful orders to stop the illegal demonstration or face arrest.
Watson was arrested for crowding, obstructing, and incommoding. A DC superior court official stated that Watson is being released and a possible case against him will not be filed.
Speech and Reaction
During his speech, Watson criticized the Trump administration’s recent military actions in Venezuela and Iran, as well as Trump’s immigration enforcement crackdown, arguing it violated multiple constitutional provisions. Watson called for the president and vice president to be impeached, convicted, and removed.
Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas, who attended the event, praised Watson’s action, stating that he had stood for impeachment of the president before he was arrested and taken away.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
