Air Force Major Jason Watson, a 17-year veteran, was arrested on the Capitol steps while protesting in his uniform. Watson, 40, held a sign calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. He was charged under Washington, D.C., code 22-1307 for demonstrating without a member of Congress present.
The protest was organized by the Removal Coalition, a political activist movement that Watson had contacted earlier this year. Despite foreseeing the possibility of arrest, Watson remained calm and accepted the consequences.
After his arrest, Watson was transferred to Air Force custody and restricted to a DC base, pending an investigation. The incident has sparked commentary on the contrast between Watson's commitment to his oath and the actions of those in power.
