Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 23, 2025
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 23, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we're joined now by Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, who joins us from Tucson, Arizona. Welcome back to Face The Nation, senator. SEN. KELLY: Thank you for having me on. MARGARET BRENNAN: I want to pick up where we left off on this topic of political violence. I know your family has suffered because of it, very, very directly.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Sen. Mark Kelly said President Donald Trump’s words are raising threats against members of Congress, and he defended a video warning troops not to follow illegal orders.
Key Points:
- Kelly said Trump’s talk of “sedition” and execution threats is serious and has increased security risks for lawmakers.
- He said Republicans in Congress have been mostly silent even after earlier calls to calm political rhetoric.
- Kelly said the video with other Democrats was meant to restate a basic rule: members of the military cannot obey illegal orders.
- He also questioned Trump administration actions on strikes against alleged drug boats and said the Ukraine peace plan being discussed would favor Russia and hurt U.S. security.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The dispute adds to fears of political violence and could unsettle voters and public workers if threats against lawmakers rise.
Positive Impact
The call for congressional oversight could improve transparency on war powers and Ukraine aid, which may help taxpayers and allies know how US policy is being set.
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- Primary:President Donald Trumpperson
- Primary:Senator Mark Kellyperson
Candidate Entities10 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryEvaluated
Major referenced actor whose statements about “sedition” and military orders are a central subject of Kelly’s responses.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Senator Mark KellypersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central subject of the transcript; the interview focuses on his warnings, security concerns, and positions on unlawful orders.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - General Mark MilleypersonContextCandidate
Cited by Kelly as having stopped unlawful proposals; supporting historical reference.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Jason CrowpersonContextCandidate
Named by Kelly as a fellow lawmaker also speaking out; a supporting reference rather than a main focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Margaret BrennanpersonContextCandidate
Interviewer and moderator who frames the questions, but the article is not about her.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Representative Gabby GiffordspersonContextCandidate
Mentioned as part of Kelly’s personal and political context around political violence.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Secretary of Defense Mark EsperpersonContextCandidate
Cited by Kelly in discussing past limits on Trump’s actions; supporting historical reference.
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