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Democrats Urge Military Disobedience Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks

11/22/2025

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Defense-minded Democrats, led by Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urged disobedience after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested consequences.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said Democrats were encouraging chaos within the military.
Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, criticized the Democrats' remarks.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for immediate condemnation of Trump's comments.

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Defense-minded Democrats, led by Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urged disobedience after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested consequences.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said Democrats were encouraging chaos within the military.
Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, criticized the Democrats' remarks.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for immediate condemnation of Trump's comments.