Air Force Major Jason Watson Remains Under Investigation as Military Case Continues


WASHINGTON — Air Force Major Jason P. Watson remains under investigation by the U.S. Air Force following his July 1 protest on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where he appeared in uniform and called for the impeachment, conviction, and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The Air Force launched an investigation shortly after the protest, citing the military's requirement to remain politically neutral. 

Although Watson was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police during the demonstration, the District of Columbia declined to prosecute the case, ending the civilian criminal matter. The military investigation, however, remains ongoing. 

According to Watson's attorney, Christopher J. Mutimer, a partner with Monument Legal in Washington, D.C., Watson remains on active duty but has been restricted to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling while the Air Force completes its investigation. He is not in confinement, and no court-martial has been scheduled. 

Mutimer also said Watson has been placed under a gag order, preventing him from speaking publicly or commenting to the media while the investigation is pending. 

According to Monument Legal, Air Force investigators are reviewing possible violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including:

Article 88 – Contempt toward officials.

Article 92 – Failure to obey an order or regulation.

Article 133 – Conduct unbecoming an officer.

Article 134 – Conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. 


As of July 15, no formal UCMJ charges have been preferred, no court-martial has been scheduled, and no administrative action has been publicly announced. Military law experts told Stars and Stripes that the Air Force could ultimately pursue administrative action, a court-martial, or both, depending on the outcome of the investigation. 

In a statement released through Monument Legal, Mutimer defended his client, stating:

> "Major Watson stood on those steps knowing exactly what it would cost him. He kept his oath to the Constitution. Our job is to make sure what comes next is decided on the facts and the law, not the politics of the moment." 



If the Air Force ultimately files charges and obtains a conviction at court-martial, Watson could face penalties ranging from administrative separation to dismissal from the service, forfeiture of pay and allowances, loss of security clearance, or confinement, depending on the charges and the sentence imposed. Those outcomes remain possibilities rather than decisions that have been made. 

Works Cited

Mutimer, Christopher J. “Monument Legal Represents Air Force Major Jason Watson, Arrested on Capitol Steps After Calling for Impeachment.” Monument Legal, 7 July 2026

Stewart, Phil, and Idrees Ali. “Air Force to Investigate Officer Who Called for Trump Impeachment.” Reuters, 3 July 2026

Thayer, Rose L. “Air Force Officer Could Face Dismissal if Prosecuted for Capitol Steps Protest.” Stars and Stripes, 6 July 2026

“Major Jason Watson Update: Lawyer Shares Details of Investigation.” Newsweek, 7 July 2026

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