
Aug 31, 2026
✦Washington Post
Airman's 'contemptuous' words for Trump lead to high-stakes military charges
Air Force Maj. Jason Watson faces 10 counts covering six incidents after making contemptuous remarks about President Donald Trump. The 17-year veteran protested in uniform outside the U.S. Capitol. Watson said, "If I don't sacrifice something, if I don't give something up, then it's just words. And words are easy."