Senator Who Urged Troops to Defy "Illegal Orders" Won't Call Venezuela Strike Illegal

During a CNN interview, Senator Mark Kelly avoided labeling a recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela as "illegal." The operation involved a reported airstrike leading to the arrest of a top Venezuelan official. When pressed by the host, Kelly hesitated to use the term. This is notable because the senator has a clear history on the issue. As a former Navy captain and astronaut, he has publicly urged troops to "refuse illegal orders." The senator's non-answer raises immediate questions. Observers are now asking why he would not apply his own standard to this event. Kelly's office has not provided further comment on his CNN statement.