Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Trump administration investigates Democrats over military video
Some Democratic leaders made a short video for soldiers and spies.
The video said not to follow bad orders.
The Trump government is now investigating these leaders.
They say the leaders did something very wrong.
But the leaders say the government is just trying to scare them.
One leader, Senator Mark Kelly, is even suing someone because he lost his military benefits.
The president called the leaders' actions punishable by death.
Six Democratic lawmakers are being investigated for a video urging troops not to follow illegal orders.
The video was released in November 2025 and targeted the US military and intelligence communities.
The Department of Justice has reached out to the lawmakers for inquiries.
Senator Mark Kelly is facing a separate investigation and has sued Defence Minister Pete Hegseth.
President Trump has publicly condemned the lawmakers, accusing them of seditious behavior.
- Who
- Six Democratic lawmakers: Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, Elissa Slotkin, Jason Crow, and Mark Kelly
- What
- Investigation by the Trump administration over a video urging troops not to follow illegal orders
- When
- Video released in November 2025; investigation ongoing
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Trump administration alleges seditious behavior; lawmakers claim intimidation
- Lawmakers Involved
- Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, Elissa Slotkin, Jason Crow, Mark Kelly
- Video Release Date
- November 2025
- Video Duration
- 90 seconds
- Video Target Audience
- US military and intelligence communities
- Video Message
- Urges troops not to follow illegal orders
- Investigation Agency
- Department of Justice
- Senator Mark Kelly's Response
- Sued Defence Minister Pete Hegseth for unconstitutional demotion and pension slash
- President Trump's Statement
- Accused lawmakers of seditious behavior, punishable by death