The Press Box Senator Mark Kelly on Trump and Greenland, ICE Raids, Combat Missions in Iraq, and His 2028 Plans
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Jan 24, 2026 
Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator from Arizona and former Navy captain and astronaut, reflects on national security and immigration. He discusses Trump’s Greenland pursuit and its diplomatic fallout. He explains when servicemembers should refuse unlawful orders and recounts flying combat missions in Iraq. He also breaks down concerns about ICE raids and whether he might run in 2028.
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Greenland Damaged Alliances
- Sen. Mark Kelly warns Trump’s Greenland pursuit damaged alliances and makes the U.S. less safe.
- He says our superpower status relies on friends, and alienating allies reduces strategic strength.
Tell Troops To Refuse Illegal Orders
- Remind service members that they must refuse unlawful orders and follow the law when orders conflict.
- Defend free speech by legally contesting actions that penalize retired military and citizens for speaking out.
How The Shooting Changed His Life
- The 2007 Tucson shooting changed Kelly's life and prompted him to leave the Navy and NASA.
- He and Gabby Giffords founded Giffords to push common-sense gun laws named after her recovery.
