Democratic Senators
Elissa Slotkin and
Mark Kelly released a video urging US military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders while affirming the duty to follow lawful commands. Former
Donald Trump called their message "seditious behavior" and urged their execution, sparking condemnation from
Democrats and calls for investigation by
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Speaker Mike Johnson criticized both Trump's threats and the lawmakers' suggestion, while MS NOW host Lawrence O'Donnell accused Republicans and certain media of distorting the Democrats' call to reject only illegal orders.