Grand Jury Rejects Charges Against 6 Democrats Over Military Video

A federal grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers after Donald Trump accused them of sedition for a video advising military personnel to refuse illegal orders.The group, including Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, faced potential charges led by Attorney Jeanine Pirro following the release of the "Don't Give Up the Ship" message in November 2026.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to seek the demotion of Mark Kelly, who has filed a lawsuit to block the proceedings while calling the investigation an unconstitutional act of retribution.