Summary
The FBI and Department of Justice are directing Capitol Police to interview a group of Democratic lawmakers who made a video advising military service members that they can refuse illegal orders. President Donald Trump, reacting to the video, labeled their actions as "seditious" and called for their arrest. The investigation follows the video release by these lawmakers, which was responded to by President Trump on social media.
Key Facts
- The FBI and Department of Justice have instructed Capitol Police to interview Democratic lawmakers about a recent video they released.
- The lawmakers involved include Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, and Rep. Jason Crow.
- In the video, the lawmakers stated that service members have the right to refuse illegal orders.
- President Donald Trump called the lawmakers' actions "seditious" and demanded their arrest.
- President Trump made these statements in a post on Truth Social.
- The video and the President's reaction are part of ongoing news coverage, with updates expected in the future.
