Summary
Several Democratic lawmakers are responding to an alleged FBI investigation into their video urging troops to disobey illegal orders. President Trump called their actions "seditious," sparking debate and investigation. The Pentagon is also reviewing Senator Mark Kelly's involvement to see if he violated military law.
Key Facts
- Six Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Mark Kelly, appeared in a video telling troops to disobey illegal orders.
- President Trump accused these lawmakers of "seditious behavior" in response to the video.
- The FBI is allegedly investigating the lawmakers, but has not commented publicly on the matter.
- The video was part of a response to tensions between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan government and concerning the deployment of National Guard troops.
- Senator Kelly, a former Navy captain and astronaut, is under Pentagon review to determine if he breached military law.
- The lawmakers assert that the FBI's interest is an intimidation attempt by President Trump.
- The Department of Justice has not commented on the investigation.
- President Trump later clarified that he was not threatening the lawmakers' lives despite his initial strong reaction.
