URGENT UPDATE: The FBI is demanding interviews with Democratic lawmakers who recently urged servicemembers to defy any illegal orders, according to a statement made by the lawmakers earlier today. This development comes amid escalating tensions following remarks by President Trump, who has called for these members of Congress to face jail time.
Last week, in a direct-to-camera video, six Democratic legislators—including two senators and four House members, all military or CIA veterans—asserted that servicemembers have a duty to refuse unlawful commands. While they did not specify any order from Trump, their warning raised significant concerns about the intersection of military obedience and legality.
BREAKING: The four House members involved in the video revealed that the House sergeant at arms had been contacted by the FBI regarding interviews. They responded defiantly, stating they will not be intimidated. “President Trump is using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass Members of Congress,” they declared in a joint statement. They emphasized, “No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our Constitution.”
The two senators featured in the video—Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, and Senator Elissa Slotkin, a retired CIA agent—have also pushed back against Trump’s threats. Kelly is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Defense for his remarks, which could lead to his recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings. The Defense Department confirmed, “A thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions.”
Tensions escalated as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled the lawmakers as the “Seditious Six” following Trump’s accusations of sedition on his social media platform, Truth Social. Hegseth criticized their statements, saying, “Vague rhetoric and ambiguity undermines trust, creates hesitation in the chain of command, and erodes cohesion.”
The reaction has been swift and intense. Many Democrats and civil libertarians are denouncing these threats against Congress members. Former Congressman Justin Amash, who transitioned from the GOP to become a Libertarian, called for Hegseth’s impeachment, stating, “His effort to mislead millions of Americans about the Constitution, the freedom of speech, and the basic operation of law is abhorrent.”
As tensions mount, the implications of this situation could reverberate through both the military and political landscapes. The lawmakers have vowed to uphold their oath to defend the Constitution, stating, “We will not be bullied. We will never give up the ship.”
WHAT’S NEXT: As the FBI continues its investigations, all eyes will be on the responses from both the lawmakers and the administration. The potential for further legal ramifications and political fallout remains high. This situation is developing rapidly, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Stay tuned for live updates on this urgent and evolving story.
