# U.S. Air Force major criminally charged for criticizing Trump

https://mins.news/en/video/31616

- CBS News, 2026-08-25 12:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj7opjUpjU0

> U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson, a 17-year veteran, faces rare criminal charges over criticism of President Trump. He was also detained twice recently on similar charges.

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