The Press Box Senator Mark Kelly on Trump and Greenland, ICE Raids, Combat Missions in Iraq, and His 2028 Plans
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Jan 24, 2026 
Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator from Arizona and former Navy captain and astronaut, reflects on national security and immigration. He discusses Trump’s Greenland pursuit and its diplomatic fallout. He explains when servicemembers should refuse unlawful orders and recounts flying combat missions in Iraq. He also breaks down concerns about ICE raids and whether he might run in 2028.
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How The Shooting Changed His Life
- The 2007 Tucson shooting changed Kelly's life and prompted him to leave the Navy and NASA.
- He and Gabby Giffords founded Giffords to push common-sense gun laws named after her recovery.
Regime Change Risks And Revenue Worries
- Kelly sees regime change as historically fraught and worries about unclear U.S. goals in Venezuela.
- He praises the military extraction but worries about subsequent control of Venezuelan oil revenue.
Push For Transparency On Strikes
- Demand transparency from the Department of Defense by releasing strike footage and explaining operations.
- Use legal review and JAG consultation when service members suspect an order may be unlawful.
