Trump Slams Lawmakers for Encouraging US Military to Resist 'Illegal Orders' - A Divided Nation
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US President Donald Trump has ignited a fierce debate after branding six Democratic lawmakers as 'traitors' for urging US military and intelligence personnel to refuse unlawful orders from his administration. The lawmakers, all with military or intelligence service backgrounds, made the call in a video posted on X, stating that the current administration is pitting the military against American citizens. They emphasized that personnel have the right to refuse illegal orders, sparking a heated response from Trump and his allies. Trump took to his Truth Social platform, calling the lawmakers 'traitors' and accusing them of seditious behavior. This came after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller labeled the video as an open appeal for US personnel to engage in rebellion against their Commander-in-Chief. The lawmakers, including Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, and Senator Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA operative, did not specify which orders they were referring to. However, Trump's administration has faced criticism for its use of US forces, both domestically and abroad. In the US, Trump has deployed the National Guard to multiple cities, often over the objections of local officials. Abroad, he has ordered strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels, resulting in over 80 deaths since September. Experts argue that these strikes are illegal and amount to extrajudicial killings. The controversy highlights a deepening divide within the nation, with Trump's supporters defending his actions and critics accusing him of overstepping his authority. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the US military's role in upholding the law is being put to the test.
