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Swalwell Urges Military to Resist Trump's Illegal Orders

11/26/2025

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Eric Swalwell said military members view themselves as a potential check on U.S. President Donald Trump.
He discussed a video of Democratic lawmakers urging service members to refuse illegal orders from Donald Trump.
Swalwell criticized the Trump administration for targeting Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain who appeared in the video.
Senator Ruben Gallego warned that military members who face consequences for actions against lawmakers would be held accountable.

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Eric Swalwell said military members view themselves as a potential check on U.S. President Donald Trump.
He discussed a video of Democratic lawmakers urging service members to refuse illegal orders from Donald Trump.
Swalwell criticized the Trump administration for targeting Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain who appeared in the video.
Senator Ruben Gallego warned that military members who face consequences for actions against lawmakers would be held accountable.