Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition Over Military Refusal Video

Fri Nov 21 2025 19:30:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent social media outburst, President Trump labeled remarks made by six Democratic lawmakers as 'seditious behavior, punishable by death', igniting political tensions surrounding military directives and civil obedience.

President Donald Trump has labeled a video released by six Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders as 'seditious behavior' and called for severe consequences for the lawmakers. This controversy highlights the growing concern about political rhetoric and violence in the U.S.

President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of seditious behaviour, punishable by death, after they released a video urging US service members to refuse unlawful commands.

This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???, Trump wrote on social media.

The six lawmakers, all of whom have served in the military or intelligence community, called Trump's remarks dangerous and said they amounted to threats against elected officials.

No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation, they said in a joint statement.

The video by Democrats, which was shared by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, features Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Representatives Chris DeLuzio, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Jason Crow.

Sen Kelly, who served in the Navy and is a former astronaut, says: Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. In the video, the lawmakers emphasize that no one should carry out orders that violate the law or the Constitution.

Trump's response came in multiple posts on Truth Social, asserting that it was called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.He also reposted a statement suggesting extreme actions against the lawmakers.

At a White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected any suggestion that Trump was advocating for violence, emphasizing that the focus should instead be on the Democrats' statements encouraging defiance of military orders.

Concerns have heightened regarding political violence in the U.S., with lawmakers and their families receiving increased threats. Trump's rhetoric has drawn backlash even from some within his party, with calls for him to recant his statements amidst fears of escalating tensions.