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Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol Steps During Protest Without Congressional Escort
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was taken into custody on the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C., for holding a placard demanding President Donald Trump's removal from office. The arrest occurred on a Wednesday for violating demonstration rules.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested Wednesday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol while holding a placard that called for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump. Capitol Police officers took Watson into custody for violating regulations that bar public protests on the steps unless participants are accompanied by a sitting member of Congress.
The arrest took place in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. " Department of Defense Directive 1044.10 and the Uniform Code of Military Justice bar service members from engaging in political activities while in uniform or representing the military.
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