Summary
Vice President JD Vance responded to Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's comments about the legality of orders from President Donald Trump involving the U.S. military. The debate follows a video released by six Democratic lawmakers reminding military members of their duty to refuse illegal orders. This has led to discussions about military command and the legality of certain military operations.
Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance reacted to comments by Senator Elissa Slotkin about President Trump's military orders.
- Six Democratic lawmakers released a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders.
- President Trump criticized the lawmakers, calling their actions seditious on social media.
- The discussion involves military chain of command and laws requiring service members to disobey illegal commands.
- Democratic lawmakers have reported receiving threats after releasing the video.
- Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, service members must not follow illegal orders.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently dismissed top military lawyers for allegedly obstructing the president's orders.
