FBI Investigates Democrats Over Video Urging Troops to Disobey Illegal Orders

FBI Probe into Democratic Lawmakers

• 🔍 The FBI has opened an inquiry into six Democratic members of Congress, prompted by a social media video they posted.
• 📢 In the video, the lawmakers urged service members to disobey illegal orders, a move President Trump has labeled as "sedicious behavior."
• 🏛️ The FBI contacted the House and Senate Sergeant of Arms to arrange interviews with the involved members.

Lawmakers' Response and Defense

• ✊ The involved House members stated that "No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our Constitution."
• 🗣️ Senator Alyssa Slottgen called the apparent inquiry a "scare tactic" and a reason why they made the video, accusing the president of using the federal government against perceived adversaries.
• 🛡️ Democratic lawmakers and two Republicans have publicly defended the actions, with Senator Lisa Murkowski calling accusations of treason and sedition "reckless and flatout wrong."

Pentagon Review and Security Concerns

• military The Pentagon confirmed it launched a review into allegations of misconduct against Senator Mark Kelly, a former US Navy captain, to determine if he should be recalled to active duty for court-martial proceedings.
• ⚠️ Lawmakers report a surge in death threats against them due to the president's social media posts on the matter, leading to them being granted 24-hour security.
• ⚖️ Concerns have been raised about the potential for an imbalance of power and a "slippery slope" when the Department of Justice investigates lawmakers, impacting the co-equal branches of government.