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Mr. Sparkle

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Thu Nov 20, 2025, 10:04 AM Nov 20

Trump Calls for Democrats Who Urged Soldiers to Disobey Illegal Orders to Be 'ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL' [View all]

Source: Mediaite.com

President Donald Trump called for six Democratic lawmakers who put out a video urging military members to “refuse illegal orders” to be “ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL” in a stunning Thursday morning Truth Social post. The video, which was shared by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), featured appearances from herself, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), as well as Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH).

“We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community. The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution. Don’t give up the ship.” wrote Slotkin in her caption. As a group, the Democrats submitted that “This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.” “Right now, the threats to our constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders,” they continued, before going on to assert that “We have your back.”

“Don’t give up the ship,” urged several of the participants at the conclusion of the video. On Thursday morning, Trump shared an article about the video, as well as his own thoughts on the matter. “It’s called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL. Their words cannot be allowed to stand – We won’t have a Country anymore!!! An example MUST BE SET. President DJT,” he wrote.

That opening volley was followed up by a number of reposts of comments assailing the Democrats in the video — including one which called for them to be hanged — as well as a second post from Trump himself. “This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country,” argued the president. “Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP??? President DJT”

Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/an-example-must-be-set-trump-calls-for-democrats-who-urged-soldiers-to-disobey-illegal-orders-to-be-arrested-and-put-on-trial/

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Quiet, Piggy orangecrush Nov 20 #1
Yep. Telling someone to obey the law is not a crime Maeve Nov 20 #3
Yes! Any time he posts, any time he speaks, that should be the rejoinder. n/t Mister Ed Nov 20 #5
"Piggy" is too nice Klondike Kat Nov 20 #15
Urging others to simply follow the rule of law is now a crime? sop Nov 20 #2
Well the Republican party believe they are above the law............ Lovie777 Nov 20 #4
"so be it written, so be it done" pharaoh yul brenner rampartd Nov 20 #7
I believe those courageous congressmen and congresswomen knew what would happen Redleg Nov 20 #6
Quiet Quiet Piggy! Clouds Passing Nov 20 #8
Please add me to the fucking list asshat! maxrandb Nov 20 #9
The First Amendment made simple historical sedition--basically criticizing or opposing the government in any way--a... Ol Janx Spirit Nov 20 #10
Ah, but there is NO amendment sacred any longer slightlv Nov 20 #31
That's like going back in time and killing your own grandfather.... But it does seem... Ol Janx Spirit Nov 20 #32
it's always projection Nigrum Cattus Nov 20 #11
It's like these MAGA's feel like they finally got bluestarone Nov 20 #12
Oh for heaven's sake - as if he writes all these big words himself. Talitha Nov 20 #13
Now let's see if AG Blondi tries to charge these Democrats with Sedition. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 20 #14
Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police LetMyPeopleVote Nov 20 #16
As my Mama used to say: Bayard Nov 20 #17
MaddowBlog-White House targets Democratic veterans who told troops to refuse illegal orders LetMyPeopleVote Nov 20 #18
Irony is still dead. Harker Nov 20 #19
Neah neah-neah neah neah booga booga bingbong DinahMoeHum Nov 20 #20
baka yaro YoshidaYui Nov 20 #21
Senator Murphy-It is time to draw a line in the sand LetMyPeopleVote Nov 20 #22
He pretty much says that every day about something now, everyone has to be arrested! tonekat Nov 20 #23
Piggy's utterance is an illegal order. Kid Berwyn Nov 20 #24
Speaker Johnson defended this f'en nonsense. Gimpyknee Nov 20 #25
Piggy is Johnson's Lard and Savior. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 20 #34
As every accusation is a confession with this sick fuck, he's just confirming to the world Gaugamela Nov 20 #26
Every accusation is a confession HarryM Nov 20 #27
Why doesn't he just fucking die? Orrex Nov 20 #28
When your prosecutors are laughed out of court, you go to Plan B bucolic_frolic Nov 20 #29
Die, Beast, Die! Didn't we used to say this is the pot calling the kettle black? nt slightlv Nov 20 #30
King Piggy says what? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 20 #33
The law is crystal clear Ponietz Nov 20 #35
Sorry orange Nazi slob, hadEnuf Nov 20 #36
Can we use the Hitler name yet MSM? Nah...better wait for Trump to really do something outrageous. Bengus81 Nov 20 #37
They can't -- that would make them subject to being charged Rocknation Nov 20 #38
This clearly crosses the line into intimidation. BurnDoubt Nov 20 #39
He calls their reminding servicemembers to obey the Constitution and the UCMJ treason while he works for Russia? ChicagoTeamster Nov 20 #40
Telling troops to obey the law COL Mustard Nov 20 #41
NO!!! YOU are dangerous and very bad for our Country! sueh Nov 20 #42
He's picking up bad habits from his Saudi playmate. Queso Delicioso Nov 20 #43
How many are retired? The Grand Illuminist Nov 20 #44
Well Katcat Nov 20 #45
This coming from a convicted felon that half the voters were too stupid to put in jail. mdbl Nov 20 #46
That POS doesn't even know that there's a UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) for the military. usonian Nov 20 #47
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