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Poll Shows 50% Support Refusing Unlawful Military Orders

11/26/2025

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United States military members can refuse unlawful orders.
Experts say service members should seek legal advice before disobeying orders.
A video by Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), urged personnel to refuse illegal orders.
The Pentagon and U.S. President Donald Trump described the video as "seditious."
A YouGov poll found 50% of Americans approve of lawmakers urging service members to refuse unlawful orders, with partisan divides.

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United States military members can refuse unlawful orders.
Experts say service members should seek legal advice before disobeying orders.
A video by Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), urged personnel to refuse illegal orders.
The Pentagon and U.S. President Donald Trump described the video as "seditious."
A YouGov poll found 50% of Americans approve of lawmakers urging service members to refuse unlawful orders, with partisan divides.