U.S. Air Force Major Detained Again After Calling for Trump's Impeachment

Published Aug 20, 08:58 PM UTC

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Air Force Major Jason Watson, who was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in July 2026 for calling for President Trump's impeachment, has been detained again. Watson was taken into custody on Tuesday, one day after an exclusive CNN interview where he accused Trump of violating the Constitution, breaking the law, and engaging in corruption. The Air Force placed him in pretrial confinement in Maryland based on 'allegations of continued misconduct,' though specific allegations were not disclosed. Watson's attorney believes the CNN appearance triggered the new detention. Watson, an active-duty service member with 17 years in the Air Force, faces possible court-martial or discharge. His July arrest occurred during a Removal Coalition news conference where he called for Trump and Vice President JD Vance to be impeached and removed over their handling of the war on Iran. Watson has been placed under a gag order.

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Original headline: U.S. Airman Arrested Over Call to Impeach Trump Is Detained Again

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