Yesterday in #WashingtonDC, on the steps of the Capitol where protest is currently not allowed (!), an active duty officer in the #AirForce deliberately broke the law to honor his oath of service. He called for the removal of Trump, and he wore his uniform to do it.
Rep. Al Green, my favorite member of Congress, and the Removal Coalition stood with him, as did a crowd of DC protesters.
Removal Coalition says:
"INCREDIBLE. Today Air Force Major Jason Paul Watson made history as the first active duty officer in the military to call for Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. We are honored that he chose us to make this reveal happen, and humbled by the outpouring of support for his heroism and sacrifice of a 17-year military career."
"Today could not have happened without the support of legendary congressman @repalgreen and our founder @jessicadenson07, who organized every detail with care. Both are heroes in their own right. Please join us in thanking them.
"Major Watson is currently detained after his arrest on the Capitol steps, and a legal defense fund has been set up by members of his organization, Defenders of Our Republic.
"You can contribute here: https://spot.fund/HeroStand4Democracy "
"The greatest thing you can do to make sure his sacrifice is not in vain is honor his call to action. Amplify his story. Mass mobilize with the explicit demand: #impeachconvictremove. Put unrelenting pressure on members of Congress to both file articles of impeachment and FORCE VOTES now. Detailed instructions are at https://www.removetheregime.com/ "
For those not in the USA: here, service members are not supposed to wear their uniform for a political protest, and they are not supposed to criticize the Commander in Chief. Also, the fascists have tried to restrict protest around the Capitol, although apparently they were fine with January 6.
He was arrested by fashy local police and will face discipline as a military officer.
We have to show up for him, given what he has done for us.
Here is the video on social media, because you sure AF won't see this on the news.
Thank you to everyone amplifying his message, whether by boosting or writing your own post! ❤️
@MaryAustinBooks
I suspect he isn't the first, just the first one to do it so publicly
I'm team Watson
@TYB
There have been other active duty service members who bravely said this in uniform, certainly! He might be the first officer? Or maybe they mean he's the first one to do it in this way, since the others I heard of did it on social media.
It's tough when the media outlets won't do their mf'ing job.
@MaryAustinBooks
The majority of traditional outlets have been purchased by the far righteous, fascist
@MaryAustinBooks THIS is a patriot 🙏
@MaryAustinBooks One man with a spine trying to save us.
@MaryAustinBooks now THAT is a patriot! ✊🇺🇸
@MaryAustinBooks The military is complicit of the state. Where was he when people were detained in guantanamo ?
Screw the military, they are part of the issue.
Jul 2, 2026, 5:09 PM@MaryAustinBooks
Legions should follow.
Or military honor is bullshit.
Great action! Remove the grifting con man…