FBI Seeks Interviews with Democratic Lawmakers Over 'Illegal Orders' Video as Trump Accuses of Sedition
The FBI is investigating six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging troops to defy illegal orders. President Trump accused them of sedition, leading to claims of intimidation.
Overview
Six Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Mark Kelly, are under FBI investigation for a social media video encouraging U.S. servicemembers to defy what they termed 'illegal orders'.
President Trump accused these lawmakers of sedition, stating such actions are punishable by death, intensifying the political controversy surrounding the video.
The FBI is actively scheduling interviews with the six Democratic members of Congress, contacting Capitol Police and top security officials, though the basis for these interviews remains unclear.
Democratic lawmakers accuse President Trump of using the FBI to intimidate and harass them, with some featuring in a video pushing back against the alleged probe.
Lawmakers and military officials emphasize that reminding troops to reject illegal orders is a fundamental duty, not sedition, upholding their constitutional obligations.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, presenting a balanced account of the FBI and Pentagon investigations into Democratic lawmakers. They report on the accusations from President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, while equally providing the lawmakers' strong defenses and explanations of their actions. The reporting avoids loaded language and offers comprehensive context from all sides.
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FAQ
The FBI is investigating six Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Mark Kelly, who appeared in a video urging U.S. servicemembers to defy what they called 'illegal orders'. The probe involves scheduling interviews and coordination with Capitol Police and security officials to understand the basis of the video and its implications.
President Trump accused the six Democratic lawmakers of sedition for encouraging troops to defy orders, stating such actions are punishable by death, thereby intensifying the political controversy surrounding the video.
Democratic lawmakers accuse President Trump of using the FBI to intimidate and harass them. Some featured in a video pushing back against the alleged probe, defending their message as a constitutional duty to encourage troops to reject illegal orders rather than sedition.
Military officials emphasize that reminding troops to reject illegal orders is a fundamental duty and part of upholding constitutional obligations, not an act of sedition or disloyalty.
No specific illegal order has been identified by the media or law enforcement since the video was released, and critics note that no such illegal order has been documented by the current administration.
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