In a recent development, Kari Lake, the CEO of the United States Agency for Global Media, has publicly responded to the inflammatory remarks made by Democratic Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego against War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
This comes amidst the Department of War's ongoing investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, who has been accused of encouraging military personnel to disregard the President's lawful orders.
Lake expressed her deep disappointment and embarrassment over Gallego's profanity-laden outburst, stating, Its an embarrassment to Arizona; its an embarrassment to our country. And for him to speak in those profane terms like that, while sitting in the US Senate, its disgusting.
As reported by The Gateway Pundit, the junior Democratic Senator from Arizona, Ruben Gallego, launched a verbal attack on Hegseth following the announcement that Mark Kelly might be recalled into active duty for court-martial proceedings. The proceedings are due to alleged misconduct under the Uniform Military Code of Justice. Kelly is specifically being investigated for violations of federal laws, including 18 U.S.C. 2387, which prohibits actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces, according to the Department of War.
Gallego's tirade was filled with expletives, as he labeled the investigation as f*cking insane, and directed a f*ck you at War Secretary Pete Hegseth. He also took the opportunity to call President Trump a Fascist and a King.
Gallego's outburst came in the wake of a video message from Mark Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers. In the message, they told active duty service members and intelligence officials that they have a duty to disobey illegal orders from President Trump. The lawmakers, who are high-ranking former members of the military and national security apparatus, used broad and unclear language to advise people to disobey lawful orders from their chain of command and the President of the United States.
This advice, while potentially misleading to those unfamiliar with the laws governing their service, is part of a larger pattern of lawfare against the President's lawful authority. The Supreme Court has overwhelmingly ruled that this authority has been exercised properly.
Kari Lake, who unsuccessfully ran against Gallego in the 2024 US Senate general election, responded to Gallego's comments with strong criticism. She lambasted Gallego for his "embarrassing rhetoric," "low IQ," and alleged connections to Mexican drug cartels. Lake also questioned the legitimacy of Gallego's Harvard education, stating she'd "love to see his transcripts."
Lake expressed her embarrassment for the people of Arizona and hinted at potential repercussions related to election fraud in the state. She said, "The guy is a moron! And I'm embarrassed for the people of Arizona, and when we start to dig further into the election fraud that's been happening for a long time in Arizona, I think there's gonna be some hell to pay."
Lake's strong response to Gallego's comments underscores the deep divisions and heated rhetoric that currently characterize American politics. As the investigation into Senator Mark Kelly's alleged misconduct continues, it remains to be seen how these tensions will evolve and what impact they will have on the political landscape.
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