Bulwark Takes Mark Kelly: 23 Million Americans Are About to Get Punched in the Face
Oct 28, 2025
Senator Mark Kelly, a former NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy officer, joins to tackle pressing issues like looming healthcare hikes affecting 23 million Americans. He warns of public outrage as these increases approach on November 1, potentially igniting chaos for Trump. Kelly also dives into the complexities of recent military actions in the Caribbean, questioning transparency and legal boundaries. He emphasizes the need for bipartisan approaches and cautions against overreaching government actions, particularly with ICE and drug trafficking policies.
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Military Action Versus Law Enforcement
- Mark Kelly warns that the administration is treating drug trafficking as a military target rather than a law-enforcement issue.
- He argues this blurs legal lines and risks unlawful kinetic strikes without due process.
Combat Experience With Clear Orders
- Kelly recounts sinking two ships during Gulf War combat missions as context for lawful orders.
- He says in war he never questioned legality once identities were confirmed.
Troops Need Clear Legal Authority
- Kelly says it's unfair to troops to ask them to carry out operations with unclear legality.
- He contrasts those orders with his wartime experience where legality was unquestioned before action.