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Trump Threatens Lawmakers Over Military Command Controversy

11/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds who say service members are not obliged to follow unlawful commands.
The lawmakers' claim aligns with the Department of Defense's court-martial manual.
Trump proposed severe consequences for the lawmakers and cited execution for sedition.
The move sparked an FBI investigation and highlighted tensions over military authority amid ongoing actions and legal challenges.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds who say service members are not obliged to follow unlawful commands.
The lawmakers' claim aligns with the Department of Defense's court-martial manual.
Trump proposed severe consequences for the lawmakers and cited execution for sedition.
The move sparked an FBI investigation and highlighted tensions over military authority amid ongoing actions and legal challenges.