Congressman Crow Responds to Trump's Call for Arrest Over Military Orders

Democrats' Call to Refuse Unlawful Orders

• 💡 Several Democrats with military backgrounds urged service members to refuse unlawful orders, emphasizing their constitutional and legal obligations.
• 🎯 They clarified that the message was about reminding troops of their oath and the law, not about specific orders.

Trump's Reaction and Accusations

• ⚡ President Trump responded by calling the Democrats' actions "seditious behavior" and stated they should be arrested and put on trial, even suggesting execution by hanging.
• ⚠️ The White House press secretary echoed this, accusing the Democrats of conspiring to encourage defiance of lawful orders, a claim Congressman Crow refutes.

Congressman Crow's Defense and Concerns

• 🧠 Rep. Jason Crow stated that reminding military members of their duty to refuse illegal orders is aligned with the Constitution and military justice.
• 🚀 He cited examples like Trump's past comments on shooting protesters and sending troops into cities as reasons for concern about potential unlawful orders.
• ⚖️ Crow acknowledged that service members face risks if a judge disagrees with their assessment of an order's legality, but stressed that service inherently involves risk.

Broader Implications and Safety Concerns

• 🗣️ Crow argues that Trump uses fear and intimidation to silence dissent and that allowing this leads to the loss of democracy.
• ⚠️ He confirmed that he and other Democrats have received increased threats following Trump's post, which they take seriously but will not be intimidated by.
• 🤝 The Congressman emphasized that upholding the Constitution is a collective responsibility involving courts, citizens, law enforcement, and the military.