WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter. This event represents the second investigation related to the video, occurring shortly after the Pentagon announced it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona over potential violations of military law. These developments follow President Donald Trump’s claims that the lawmakers' actions amount to sedition, which he characterized as 'punishable by DEATH' in a social media announcement. In response, a group of four Democratic House members accused President Trump of using the FBI as a means to intimidate and harass congressional members, highlighting that the FBI had reached out to schedule interviews with the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms.
Democratic Lawmakers Face Inquiry After Urging Troops to Defy Orders
FBI reaches out to Democratic lawmakers following their social media video encouraging U.S. troops to resist illegal commands, igniting a potential investigation linked to a Pentagon probe on military law violations.
In an escalating political confrontation, several Democratic lawmakers are under FBI scrutiny after they appeared in a video urging U.S. service members to disobey what they deemed illegal orders. This inquiry follows a Pentagon investigation into Senator Mark Kelly’s potential breaches of military law and comes in the wake of President Trump's accusations of sedition against the lawmakers involved.
