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Trump Accuses Lawmakers of Sedition; FBI Launches Inquiry

12/5/2025

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Six Democratic lawmakers are accused by U.S. President Donald Trump of seditious behavior over a video urging military members to defy illegal orders.
FBI headquarters pressures agents to initiate a formal investigation.
Senator Elissa Slotkin says the FBI has opened an inquiry into her involvement, despite Washington Field Office leaders' view of insufficient legal basis.
FBI Director Kash Patel states the decision to investigate rests with career agents and analysts.

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Six Democratic lawmakers are accused by U.S. President Donald Trump of seditious behavior over a video urging military members to defy illegal orders.
FBI headquarters pressures agents to initiate a formal investigation.
Senator Elissa Slotkin says the FBI has opened an inquiry into her involvement, despite Washington Field Office leaders' view of insufficient legal basis.
FBI Director Kash Patel states the decision to investigate rests with career agents and analysts.