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Trump's Sedition Claims Against Lawmakers Dismissed by Jury

2/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused six lawmakers, Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Maggie Goodlander, of sedition.
The accusation is abuse of power because lawmakers advised federal personnel against illegal orders.
A federal grand jury found no basis for the accusations because prosecutors could not identify any statutes violated.
The State of the Union address is scheduled for Tuesday, with attendance by the accused and whether Trump will address them unclear.

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused six lawmakers, Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Maggie Goodlander, of sedition.
The accusation is abuse of power because lawmakers advised federal personnel against illegal orders.
A federal grand jury found no basis for the accusations because prosecutors could not identify any statutes violated.
The State of the Union address is scheduled for Tuesday, with attendance by the accused and whether Trump will address them unclear.