Prosecutor Rips Trump's "Unhinged Threat" to Hang Congress Members

Trump's Reaction to Military Order Guidance

• 🚨 Donald Trump responded to a PSA from Democratic senators advising military members to disobey illegal orders by calling it "seditious behavior punishable by death."
• ⚠️ He reposted content suggesting these senators should be "hanged," which the speaker, a former federal prosecutor, deems reckless and dangerous.

Legal Obligation to Disobey Unlawful Orders

• 📜 Military members are legally obligated to disobey unlawful orders, a principle drilled into service members and a truth stated by the senators.
• ⚖️ The speaker, a former active duty army member, confirms this obligation is fundamental to military training and loyalty to the Constitution, not a man.
• 💡 The "Orders Project" from the National Institute of Military Justice offers 24/7 advice for military members facing difficult decisions about unlawful orders.

Personal Liability and Legal Safeguards

• 💥 Following unlawful orders does not absolve personal liability, as exemplified by the Lieutenant Calley case where "just following orders" was not a defense.
• 🛡️ The Uniform Code of Military Justice offers safeguards for soldiers when an order is questionable or believed in good faith to be right, providing a potential defense if court-martialed.

Trump's Desperation and Autocratic Tendencies

• 📉 Trump's extreme reaction is seen as a sign of desperation due to sinking poll numbers and political/legal losses, suggesting he may be contemplating using the military to unlawfully retain power.
• 👑 His response is characterized as autocratic, with the speaker suggesting impeachment, removal, or invoking the 25th Amendment due to unfitness.
• ✈️ The timing of Trump's comments is juxtaposed with his treatment of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a "murderous dictator," implying Trump emulates such figures.

Underlying Motivations and Weakness

• 🔍 Trump's lashing out is attributed to being backed into a corner, particularly after humiliation regarding the Epstein file release, indicating a position of weakness rather than strength.
• 🔒 His actions are interpreted as an attempt to suppress information that could further damage him, as his name is mentioned extensively in the released files.