Summary
The Justice Department is investigating five U.S. legislators after they released a video urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. These legislators, who are Democrats and have military or intelligence backgrounds, say they are being targeted for speaking out. The issue revolves around concerns over orders given by President Trump and accusations of them encouraging insubordination.
Key Facts
- Five U.S. legislators released a video telling military and intelligence members not to follow illegal orders.
- The legislators involved are Democrats with past military or intelligence service.
- President Trump accused these legislators of acting seditiously, which is considered a serious crime.
- The FBI started an inquiry into the legislators after the video surfaced.
- Senator Mark Kelly is also under investigation and faces possible military discipline for his involvement.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an investigation into Kelly and suggested penalties, including demotion.
- Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Defense Department for limiting his free speech.
- President Trump has been testing presidential authority through various military actions, causing controversy.
