Six Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elissa Slotkin, urge U.S. service members to disobey any unlawful orders, spotlighting a critical obligation amidst escalating military actions by the Trump administration. They emphasize that the threats to the Constitution are not only external but also originate from within, particularly as Trump deploys National Guard units to cities and conducts unauthorized military operations abroad.
This unprecedented stance from lawmakers who have military backgrounds coincides with Trump’s fierce response, labeling their comments as “sedition” and indicating severe consequences for voicing concerns about illegal commands. The lawmakers assert their commitment to the oath taken to uphold the Constitution and underscore that U.S. military law permits refusal of orders deemed illegal, a principle resonating with historical precedents in military ethics and law.
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