Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Trump Calls Democrats' Military Disobedience Video 'Seditious'
President Donald Trump got very upset with some Democrats who made a video telling the military to refuse any orders from the government that are against the law.
He said this is very bad and dangerous, like treason.
Democrats said they were worried about their safety because of Trump's comments.
Trump has been criticized for using the military a lot, both in the US and other countries.
Donald Trump criticized Democrats for posting a video urging military to refuse illegal orders
Trump suggested Democrats' actions could be sedition, punishable by death or trial
Democrats expressed concern for their safety after Trump's comments
Trump's use of military on US soil and abroad has faced criticism
Video released by Democrats urged military to uphold Constitution and defy illegal orders
- Who
- Donald Trump, Democratic lawmakers (Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan)
- What
- Criticized Democrats for telling military to refuse illegal orders, suggested they should face trial or death penalty
- When
- November 18, 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- In response to a video by Democrats urging military and intelligence to disobey orders from Trump's administration
Democrats' Stance
Trump's Stance
Response to Illegal Orders
Democrats' Stance
Refuse illegal orders
Trump's Stance
Seditious behavior, punishable by death
- Video Release Date
- November 18, 2025
- Trump's Response Date
- November 18, 2025
- Democratic Lawmakers Involved
- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
- Trump's Suggested Punishment
- Trial or death penalty
Sources
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