Democrats say FBI is probing them over video urging soldiers to defy unlawful orders
Summary
A group of Democratic lawmakers says the FBI is investigating them after they released a video encouraging military members to ignore illegal orders. They argue that President Trump is using the FBI to intimidate them. The lawmakers include both House and Senate members who are military veterans or have national security backgrounds.Key Facts
- Democrats released a video asking military members to defy illegal orders.
- The FBI is seeking to interview these lawmakers about the video.
- The group includes Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Reps. Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan.
- President Trump criticized the video as "seditious behavior."
- Lawmakers claim the FBI's actions are politically motivated harassment.
- The FBI and White House did not comment on the situation.
- The Pentagon is also investigating Sen. Mark Kelly regarding the video.
- The lawmakers have experienced death threats since the video's release.
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