After standing on the steps for approximately three minutes, Capitol Police arrested Air Force Maj Jason Watson under Washington, D.C., code 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing and Incommoding because he was demonstrating on the steps without a member of Congress to accompany him.

The best part...

"Jessica Denson, founder of the Removal Coalition, was optimistic that after his arrest, Watson would be momentarily released from the courthouse, given that the D.C. attorney’s office dropped their charges against him. But that feeling was short-lived.

“He was never released from custody, he was whisked away from the courthouse directly into Air Force custody,” Denson said." 🤣🤣🤣

FAFO!

Looked mostly peaceful to me.

22 minutes ago, M2 said:

'Nuff said. Case closed

43 minutes ago, slc said:

'Nuff said. Case closed

Hopefully they don't make a martyr out of the guy. Just give him an lor and make him serve as long as you possibly can.

The worst part is everyone will probably have to do a new CBT annually because of this dude.

16 hours ago, M2 said:

Absolutely agreed, but Vance will get Trump's full backing for whatever that's worth!

It just would nice not to have to consume a full bottle of Pepto Bismol when voting this next time!

But if the Dems put up Kamala, Gavin, Buttigieg, AOC or any of the other clowns they're considering; it looks like I'll be voting R again unless they totally screw up their nomination. Rubio/DeSantis would be my favorite ticket but as we all know, Vance is the heir apparent...

Even Buttigieg? The most normal of that lot.

On 7/8/2026 at 4:23 PM, HeloDude said:

Well this explains it…

Local politics, so it's even worse.

18 hours ago, disgruntledemployee said:

And DC Police don't arrest for UCMJ violations. My point is not about the man, his military affiliation, or his uniform, its about what he did/said and the resulting arrest.

Clearly and I don't think the nuance is grasped by most. Protesting on the steps is prohibited...(odd given the 1st amendment, redressing your grievances with the government and a traditional public forum, but lawmakers pass whatever bullcrap they want to save themselves). There are two different issues here. First, the issue of breaking the law and protesting on the steps. That SHOULD be dealt with by the DC folks (but likely they will surrender jurisdiction to the military like most local governments do to save costs). Second, is a VERY clear violation of article 88. He is going to get bent over...I think he would justifiably by any administration but Pete rules with an iron fist and I would not be surprised if this dude gets some prison time, followed by reduction in rank, forfeiture of all pay and a dishonorable discharge.

55 minutes ago, ClearedHot said:

There are two different issues here. First, the issue of breaking the law and protesting on the steps. That SHOULD be dealt with by the DC folks (but likely they will surrender jurisdiction to the military like most local governments do to save costs)...

The civilian charges have already been dropped...