US EditionSix Democratic Lawmakers Contacted by DOJ Over Video Urging Military to Resist Illegal Orders
- On Wednesday, Democratic lawmakers confirmed the Trump administration escalated its probe after the FBI interviewed them late last year and Jeanine Pirro's office sought interviews last week.
- The 90-second video told military service members they 'must refuse illegal orders,' and President Donald Trump and aides labeled it seditious, calling it 'punishable by death' last year.
- The Pentagon moved last week to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona and retired Navy captain, who flew 39 combat missions and four spaceflights and is subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice; Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling the punishment unconstitutional.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday the members did not violate the law and Democrats 'stand firmly behind them', while lawmakers called the inquiries political and legal intimidation.
- The four House members and two senators all with military or intelligence backgrounds face unclear legal violations, raising First Amendment and civil‑military issues while U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office probes potential rank or pension reductions.
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Star-Herald
Democrats investigated over video to military
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military to resist "illegal orders" confirmed Wednesday that the Trump administration is investigating them after the president accused the lawmakers of sedition for their words.
The Epoch Times
Conservative AngleDemocrats Say DOJ Investigating Them Over Video Calling on Troops to Resist ‘Illegal Orders’
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging U.S. service members to defy “illegal orders” confirmed Wednesday that they are being investigated by the Justice Department. The group includes four House representatives and two senators with military or intelligence backgrounds, according to contacts from the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., led by Jeanine Pirro. In response to the video, President Donald Trump accused the politic…
Trump administration investigates 5 Democratic lawmakers over their video message to troops
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
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