Air Force Major Who Called for Trump's Impeachment Is Charged With 10 Counts Under UCMJ

Published Aug 25, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT

Jason Watson's attorney says he is the first major ever charged with contempt toward the president.

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Published Aug 25, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT

Legal action under military law is being taken against U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson, known for his repeated public calls for President Donald Trump's impeachment. Watson was formally charged with 10 counts under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Air Force confirmed to Military.com. Charges include three rare counts of showing contempt toward government officials. He faces charges under Article 88 for contempt toward officials, Article 92 for dereliction of duty and Article 133 for conduct unbecoming an officer. A charging document Watson's attorney shared with CNN lists three specifications under Article 88, five under Article 92 and two under Article 133. Watson, 40, a father of two who has served 17 years and is about three years from retirement, could be dismissed from the service and lose his pay and benefits if convicted, his attorney has said. He also faces the possibility of confinement.