Major Jason Watson, an active-duty officer in the United States Air Force, faces charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for publicly advocating the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. The charges were filed on Tuesday, with one article accusing him of using contemptuous words against the president, a rarely used provision in military law. Watson made his call for the impeachment during a protest at the US Capitol in July, where he was detained while wearing his uniform and carrying a sign demanding Trump's removal from office. The protest was organized by the Removal Coalition, a group of activists who stated that Watson was the first active-duty officer to call for Trump's impeachment. In an earlier interview on CNN, Watson reiterated his call for Trump's removal, citing the president's failure to lead, violation of the Constitution, and involvement in corruption and the killing of Americans as reasons for his demand. The Air Force confirmed that charges had been filed against Watson and stated that he would continue to be held in pre-trial confinement while being afforded due process.