Terry Virts
@AstroTerry
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Former NASA Astronaut and USAF F-16 Pilot running for TX-09 from the great state of Texas because we simply deserve better. It's time for change.
Houston, TX
Joined January 2013
Meanwhile, in Ukraine: - 10 hr Russian missile attack yesterday - Witkoff is helping Russians negotiate - @WSJ reports Trump's team working to enrich themselves post-war - Putin says he will fight until every Ukrainian is dead - Trump still aiding Putin https://t.co/wvaPBVxGlh
nytimes.com
The attack came as U.S. officials were expected to hold peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the coming days.
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A few thoughts on this: 1) The bots have really run with "our enemies don't follow the Geneva Conventions." Insane how bots rule Twitter these days. 2) A heinous crime has been committed regardless - either this is not war (most likely) and it's murder, or it's a war crime.
If true, this is a war crime. And anyone, from Pete Hegseth to senior military staff, who authorized a war crime should be held accountable. If a naval vessel is sunk, survivors are "protected persons" per the Geneva convention, like a pilot who ejects after being shot down.
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As I said in my Halifax speech a few days before this damning WSJ report, this has always been personal business for Trump, not national interest. It’s how Putin turned Russia into a mafia state and it’s been Trump’s goal from day one of his new unleashed admin.
Devastating @wsj report on the real Trump-Russia deal: betray Ukraine in exchange for privileged business benefits for Trump insiders. https://t.co/QeVkvwyeZt
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Trump first, American and her democratic allies last. What a disgrace.
Devastating @wsj report on the real Trump-Russia deal: betray Ukraine in exchange for privileged business benefits for Trump insiders. https://t.co/QeVkvwyeZt
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“It’s a rare day when someone earns a Silver Star, with less than 100 being earned during the Air Force era,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach. “After hearing Skate’s story, his leadership, decisive action, and skill in the face of danger, I absolutely believe he
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If you want to know why Hegseth is panicking about reminders that there is accountably for giving or carrying out illegal orders, it’s likely because he knows he has given illegal orders to murder people.
washingtonpost.com
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
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2/ And one of the (MANY) things that makes this so egregious is that it puts Americans at risk- if we don't abide by the Geneva Conventions why should we expect our enemies to treat our pilots who eject or shipwrecked sailors by those same rules?
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If true, this is a war crime. And anyone, from Pete Hegseth to senior military staff, who authorized a war crime should be held accountable. If a naval vessel is sunk, survivors are "protected persons" per the Geneva convention, like a pilot who ejects after being shot down.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing "Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions." reporting by @AlexHortonTX @nakashimae
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So happy Thanksgiving everyone. I’m thankful for family, friends, and our great country!
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At its origin, #ThanksgivingDay was all about Americans coming together at the table, putting their differences aside and learning how to get along. Unity was necessary to the early Americans’ survival, and it still remains essential to the endurance of our nation.
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Horrible. Evil. May God bless and comfort their families.
It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact
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An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’” https://t.co/DfwBvY7JCP
theatlantic.com
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
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If it is found that Trump‘s orders to destroy boats in the Caribbean are illegal, he should be recalled to active duty to face Court Martial… Oh wait, never mind.
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✅ US Diplomats coaching our adversaries = normal. ✅ Advising troops not to follow illegal orders = sedition. America, 2025.
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5. Democrats need to declare their intention, pending mid-term outcome, to hold hearings about a massive counterintelligence breach and the Trump White House's willingness to run a Russian op as an American peace plan. Witkoff, Kushner -- all of them.
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Apart from compromising Witkoff, Kushner, Vance, Driscoll, these transcript also show: 1. Ushakov was right, the U.S. would never deliver a Kremlin wish list; 2. Dmitriev's amateurishness and bravado are now major liabilities for the Kremlin because this has all blown up in
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We must support great journalism. I just subscribed to Bloomberg because of this outstanding and courageous reporting. A timely reminder: If you support Trump you are unwittingly supporting Putin.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
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Pete I think you just determined who will beat JD in 2028.
So “Captain” Kelly, not only did your sedition video intentionally undercut good order & discipline…but you can’t even display your uniform correctly. Your medals are out of order & rows reversed. When/if you are recalled to active duty, it’ll start with a uniform inspection.
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