President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers, all veterans, of sedition for urging U.S. military members to defy “illegal orders” from his administration. The lawmakers, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, emphasized the need for service members to uphold the Constitution amidst rising tensions over military deployments in U.S. cities. In response, Trump labeled their actions as “seditious behavior,” calling for their arrest. The Pentagon rebuffed claims of illegal orders, asserting that the military follows lawful commands.
