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Democratic Lawmakers Urge Military to Defy Trump's Orders

11/20/2025

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Six Democratic lawmakers released a video urging military and intelligence personnel to disobey illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration and follow lawful commands.
They cite 83 deaths from drug-trafficker strikes since September and warn of legal repercussions for unlawful actions.
They say the Defense Department relies on a legal opinion to justify the strikes, and military lawyers have been absent from briefings.

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Six Democratic lawmakers released a video urging military and intelligence personnel to disobey illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration and follow lawful commands.
They cite 83 deaths from drug-trafficker strikes since September and warn of legal repercussions for unlawful actions.
They say the Defense Department relies on a legal opinion to justify the strikes, and military lawyers have been absent from briefings.