FBI to Interview 6 Democrats Over 'Seditious' Military Video

Constitutional oversight by decorated veterans, or partisan interference undermining military discipline?
FBI to Interview 6 Democrats Over 'Seditious' Military Video
Above: Mark Kelly walks outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC., on June 29, 2025. Image credit: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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Democratic narrative

Trump's intimidation tactics against decorated military veterans in Congress signify a dangerous assault on constitutional accountability. A combat veteran who flew 39 missions in Desert Storm and commanded space shuttle flights shouldn't face death threats for doing his sworn duty to oversee the executive branch. This administration's bullying of lawmakers undermines the very democratic principles America's servicemembers have fought to defend.

Republican narrative

The Democratic lawmakers' video was a calculated political attack designed to undermine military discipline and chain of command. These politicians deliberately used vague language about “illegal orders” without specifics, creating dangerous ambiguity that erodes trust within the ranks. The military already has established procedures for handling unlawful commands and doesn't need partisan interference.

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