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Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Sarah Davis and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points A US Air Force spokesperson confirmed the major's detention on Wednesday evening. A US Air Force major was detained again after previously being arrested at the US Capitol.
A US Air Force major was detained again after previously being arrested at the US Capitol. The major had advocated for President Donald Trump's impeachment prior to the initial arrest.
A US Air Force spokesperson confirmed the major's detention on Wednesday evening. The circumstances surrounding the detention are not specified in the available information.
Further details about the major's detention and the events leading up to it can be found through the original source. The US Air Force has acknowledged the major's detention, but additional context is not provided in the available information.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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