MAGA Backlash: Mark Kelly Faces Fury Over DC Shooting Amid 'Seditious Six' Row

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Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is facing intense backlash from the MAGA base after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington DC on November 26. In a video posted by Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds, they encouraged troops to disobey 'illegal orders.' The move has sparked outrage, with President Donald Trump labeling it 'dangerous' and 'seditious.' Trump loyalists have subsequently dubbed the six Democrats the 'Seditious Six.' Now, Kelly is being targeted, with many accusing him of being responsible for the bloodshed. Kelly released a statement condemning the attack, saying, 'This is horrific. I'm thinking of the families of these two National Guard members who lost their lives while serving the day before Thanksgiving.' However, some individuals took to social media to express their anger, claiming that Kelly's actions had led to the deaths. 'You have blood on your hands,' one post read. Prominent MAGA figures, including Eric Daugherty and Alexis Wilkins, also used the incident to attack the Democrats' rhetoric. 'Democrats told the country that President Trump is giving illegal orders to the military, and that it's incumbent upon the military to rebel,' Daugherty wrote. The incident has raised concerns about the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Democratic lawmakers. The National Guard members, who were shot near the White House, remain in critical condition. The suspect has been taken into custody and is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.