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Trump Criticized as Lawmakers Urge Troops to Resist

11/20/2025

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President Donald Trump faces criticism as Stephen Miller accuses Democrats of inciting insurrection after six lawmakers, including Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urged troops to refuse illegal commands.
The six lawmakers, with military or intelligence backgrounds, released a video affirming loyalty to the Constitution over the president.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Trump, saying there was nothing illegal about his actions and labeling the Democrats' video as propaganda.

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President Donald Trump faces criticism as Stephen Miller accuses Democrats of inciting insurrection after six lawmakers, including Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urged troops to refuse illegal commands.
The six lawmakers, with military or intelligence backgrounds, released a video affirming loyalty to the Constitution over the president.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Trump, saying there was nothing illegal about his actions and labeling the Democrats' video as propaganda.