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Democratic Senators Urge Troops to Resist Illegal Orders

11/19/2025

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Six Democratic lawmakers released a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
The group includes Senators Elissa Slotkin (D) and Mark Kelly (D).
They criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies in the video and denied that the video incites insurrection.
The move underscores ongoing partisan divisions over military authority and presidential directives.

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Six Democratic lawmakers released a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
The group includes Senators Elissa Slotkin (D) and Mark Kelly (D).
They criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration policies in the video and denied that the video incites insurrection.
The move underscores ongoing partisan divisions over military authority and presidential directives.