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A uniformed member of the United States Air Force was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday after demonstrating against President Donald Trump and urging Congress to impeach and remove him from office.

U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was detained by Capitol Police for protesting in front of the Capitol in violation of rules that forbid demonstrations there unless protesters are accompanied by a member of Congress. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was present prior to Watson’s arrest, but left in the middle of the demonstration.

Social media posts show Watson holding a sign that read, “Impeach, Convict, Remove.” The decorated Air Force major read his military oath to the Constitution, and explained that he believed “the president and [Vice President JD Vance] must be impeached, convicted, and removed” from office.

Wow — Active duty Air Force Major Jason Watson. Arrested for protesting Trump. pic.twitter.com/5xRRdqToqw— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) July 1, 2026

Wow — Active duty Air Force Major Jason Watson. Arrested for protesting Trump. pic.twitter.com/5xRRdqToqw

Although organizers of the event have cited a myriad of reasons for Trump to be impeached, Watson specifically referred to the president’s decision to start an unauthorized war........

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