Summary
President Donald Trump criticized a group of Democratic lawmakers who advised U.S. military personnel to ignore illegal orders, accusing them of "sedition." The lawmakers, who have military or intelligence backgrounds, released a video stating that service members should not follow unlawful commands. They cited the Uniform Code of Military Justice to support their message.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump criticized Democrats who told the military to refuse illegal orders.
- Trump called the Democrats' actions "sedition" and said they should be jailed.
- Six Democratic lawmakers, some with military experience, released a video advising service members to ignore illegal orders.
- The lawmakers argued that service members must not follow orders that break the law or constitution.
- Trump had previously said their actions could be punishable by death.
- Senator Elissa Slotkin referenced the Uniform Code of Military Justice to justify their statement.
- Senator Mark Kelly said the Democrats' message was about standing up for the Constitution.
