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Trump's 'Seditious' Comments Spark GOP Division Over Military Orders

11/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Democrats on Truth Social after they urged military members to refuse illegal orders.
Trump labeled their actions "seditious behavior" and reposted inflammatory comments calling for legal action against them.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) described Trump's comments as "reckless" and detrimental to national healing.
Texas Rep. Mike McCaul and other Republicans urged a more measured approach, and the White House did not respond to comment requests.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Democrats on Truth Social after they urged military members to refuse illegal orders.
Trump labeled their actions "seditious behavior" and reposted inflammatory comments calling for legal action against them.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) described Trump's comments as "reckless" and detrimental to national healing.
Texas Rep. Mike McCaul and other Republicans urged a more measured approach, and the White House did not respond to comment requests.