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VP Vance Accuses Lawmakers of Encouraging Military Disobedience

11/24/2025

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Vice President Vance accused six Democratic lawmakers of violating the law by urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders.
The lawmakers, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, argued that service members can refuse illegal orders.
Recent court rulings found U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., violated the Posse Comitatus Act.

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Vice President Vance accused six Democratic lawmakers of violating the law by urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders.
The lawmakers, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, argued that service members can refuse illegal orders.
Recent court rulings found U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., violated the Posse Comitatus Act.