In a social media post, President Donald Trump demanded the arrest of several Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The video featured lawmakers with military backgrounds, including Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Representatives Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan, New Hampshire Representative Maggie Goodlander, and Colorado Representative Jason Crow.
The lawmakers addressed the military and intelligence community, stating that the administration is pitting them against American citizens. They urged servicemembers to refuse illegal orders, emphasizing that no one must carry out orders violating the law or constitution.
Trump’s comments on social media called the Democrats “traitors” and demanded their arrest. He stated that their actions could lead to a country without a Constitution and emphasized the need for an example to be set.
