Summary
President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, saying it is punishable by death. The lawmakers, all veterans, released a video urging U.S. military members to follow the Constitution and not obey illegal orders.
Key Facts
- President Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition.
- The accusation involves a punishment of death for sedition.
- The lawmakers are veterans of the armed services and intelligence community.
- They released a 90-second video message to U.S. military members.
- The message urged service members to uphold the Constitution.
- The video was posted by Senator Elissa Slotkin on social media.
- Other lawmakers involved are Senator Mark Kelly, and Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan.
- The video emphasized the stress and pressure on military members.