Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy illegal orders report that the FBI has reached out to arrange interviews, signaling a possible investigation. This could mark the second inquiry related to the viral video, occurring just a day after the Pentagon announced an investigation into Arizona's Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over alleged breaches of military law. The FBI and Pentagon's actions follow President Donald Trump's accusations of sedition against the lawmakers, which he termed as actions that are 'punishable by DEATH' in a social media post. In response, a coalition of four Democratic House members condemned President Trump, asserting that he is weaponizing the FBI to intimidate and harass Congress members. They revealed that the FBI had contacted both the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms to pursue interviews.
FBI Investigates Democratic Lawmakers Over 'Illegal Orders' Video
In a developing story, FBI contacts Democratic lawmakers involved in a social media video urging military defiance against illegal orders, following Pentagon's investigation of Senator Mark Kelly for military law violations. The situation escalates after President Trump labels the actions as sedition.
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a viral social media video urging U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders have confirmed that the FBI is inquiring with them for potential interviews. This follows a Pentagon investigation into Senator Mark Kelly for possible military law infringements. The escalated tensions come after President Trump's strong condemnation, claiming these actions amount to sedition.
