On Thursday, President Donald Trump accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition 'punishable by DEATH' after they released a video urging military personnel to uphold the Constitution and reject 'illegal orders.' The video, featuring veterans including Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, highlights the pressures faced by service members, calling for them to 'stand up for our laws' during a tumultuous political climate.
Trump amplified the video on social media, claiming it was 'really bad, and Dangerous to our Country,' labeling the lawmakers' actions as seditious. This dramatic escalation in rhetoric adds another chapter to the already contentious relationship between Trump and Democratic lawmakers, intensifying the political landscape as Trump faces ongoing scrutiny regarding allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Slotkin emphasized the importance for service members to confront unlawful orders while recognizing the immense stress they face. In their video, lawmakers reminded troops about their responsibility to refuse orders that violate the law.
As Trump promotes his allegations, Democrats, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer, condemned the comments as inflammatory, suggesting that they could incite further division. House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to downplay the comments, asserting that Trump was merely identifying a crime.
The Pentagon responded to Trump's accusations by reaffirming its commitment to lawful orders, dismissing concerns that soldiers might be commanded unlawfully. The current atmosphere reflects a deepening divide in U.S. politics as calls for bipartisan dialogue grow increasingly urgent amidst such inflammatory exchanges.
Trump amplified the video on social media, claiming it was 'really bad, and Dangerous to our Country,' labeling the lawmakers' actions as seditious. This dramatic escalation in rhetoric adds another chapter to the already contentious relationship between Trump and Democratic lawmakers, intensifying the political landscape as Trump faces ongoing scrutiny regarding allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Slotkin emphasized the importance for service members to confront unlawful orders while recognizing the immense stress they face. In their video, lawmakers reminded troops about their responsibility to refuse orders that violate the law.
As Trump promotes his allegations, Democrats, including Senate leader Chuck Schumer, condemned the comments as inflammatory, suggesting that they could incite further division. House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to downplay the comments, asserting that Trump was merely identifying a crime.
The Pentagon responded to Trump's accusations by reaffirming its commitment to lawful orders, dismissing concerns that soldiers might be commanded unlawfully. The current atmosphere reflects a deepening divide in U.S. politics as calls for bipartisan dialogue grow increasingly urgent amidst such inflammatory exchanges.
