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Senator Kelly's Video Sparks Trump Backlash on Military Orders

1/8/2026

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A video by Senator Mark Kelly and five Democrats argues that military personnel should not follow illegal orders, provoking backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Kelly's emotional response underscores his family's military service and criticizes Trump's attitude toward service.
Representative Jamie Raskin accuses Trump of manipulating the legal system to evade accountability for alleged election fraud, citing Supreme Court complicity.

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A video by Senator Mark Kelly and five Democrats argues that military personnel should not follow illegal orders, provoking backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Kelly's emotional response underscores his family's military service and criticizes Trump's attitude toward service.
Representative Jamie Raskin accuses Trump of manipulating the legal system to evade accountability for alleged election fraud, citing Supreme Court complicity.