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Congressional Democrats Urge Troops to Resist Trump's Orders

12/31/2025

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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, joined by five other congressional Democrats, urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration in a public video.
U.S. President Donald Trump condemned their message as seditious, labeling them traitors and calling for severe consequences.
Crow emphasized service members must understand orders and may refuse those violating the Constitution.
Crow has introduced legislation to increase civilian casualty oversight in conflict zones.

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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, joined by five other congressional Democrats, urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration in a public video.
U.S. President Donald Trump condemned their message as seditious, labeling them traitors and calling for severe consequences.
Crow emphasized service members must understand orders and may refuse those violating the Constitution.
Crow has introduced legislation to increase civilian casualty oversight in conflict zones.