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Trump Threatens Death Sentences for Lawmakers Over Disobedience

12/9/2025

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President Donald Trump threatened death sentences for six Democratic lawmakers who advised military members to disobey unlawful orders.
A video reminded service members to refuse illegal commands.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated in a Supreme Court brief that military officers must not carry out unlawful orders to support Trump's immunity appeal regarding election interference allegations.
The FBI is reportedly considering an investigation into the lawmakers involved in the video.

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President Donald Trump threatened death sentences for six Democratic lawmakers who advised military members to disobey unlawful orders.
A video reminded service members to refuse illegal commands.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated in a Supreme Court brief that military officers must not carry out unlawful orders to support Trump's immunity appeal regarding election interference allegations.
The FBI is reportedly considering an investigation into the lawmakers involved in the video.