Airman arrested during Capitol Hill protest urging Trump and Vance’s impeachment

Published July 2, 2026 3:08pm ET | Updated July 2, 2026 3:56pm ET



An airman was arrested on Wednesday during a protest on Capitol Hill calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The airman, identified as Maj. Jason Watson, was charged with violating 22-1307, Crowding, Obstructing, and Incommoding. The advocacy group Removal Coalition organized the press conference at which Watson appeared and Rep. Al Green (D-TX) also attended.

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