Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol Steps During Protest Calling for Trump Impeachment

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on July 1 while wearing his uniform and holding a sign calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment. He also called for the impeachment of Vice President Vance during the protest.

Watson was taken into custody after Rep. Al Green left the area, according to a U.S. Capitol Police statement. Officers had issued orders for him to stop the demonstration or face arrest. He was charged with crowding, obstructing, and incommoding.

Other areas of the Capitol grounds allow demonstrations without that restriction. Watson is assigned as a logistics readiness officer in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and has served 17 years in the Air Force.

An Air Force spokesperson confirmed he was on leave at the time of the protest. Rep. Al Green filed an impeachment resolution against President Trump in December 2025. The House rejected that measure by a 237-140 vote.

A fundraiser for Watson's legal defense had raised more than $24,000 by July 2. The Air Force will review whether the incident violated service regulations on political activity, the outcome of civilian proceedings, and Watson's overall record before determining any further steps.