The Source with Kaitlan Collins Leavitt: Sen. Kelly Trying To Sow Chaos Inside Military
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Nov 25, 2025 
Ellie Honig, a former Justice Department official and CNN senior legal analyst, dives into the chaos surrounding recent legal dismissals and what they mean for Trump’s legal strategy. Congressman Don Bacon critiques Trump’s 28-point Ukraine plan, arguing it’s a retreat from U.S. support. He also questions the Pentagon's investigation into Senator Kelly, calling it cringy and urging legal clarity. Meanwhile, Congressman Mike Lawler discusses pressing New York politics and the need for effective governance amidst cultural debates.
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Military Investigation Of A Senator Raises Stakes
- The administration opened a Pentagon investigation into Senator Mark Kelly after he urged troops to refuse illegal orders, escalating political disputes into military oversight.
- Kelly and allies call the move intimidation meant to chill Congress from holding the administration accountable.
Court Finds Flawed Prosecutions And Appointment
- A federal judge tossed prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James and invalidated Lindsey Halligan's interim appointment due to defects in how she was installed.
- Legal analysts say the rulings expose malice and incompetence in pursuing politically charged prosecutions.
Follow Appointment Law Or Lose Cases
- Prosecutors should avoid politicized hires and follow appointment law closely to prevent entire indictments from being invalidated.
- Ellie Honig warns that rushing politically sensitive cases risks humiliation and legal defeat on basic procedural grounds.
