A grand jury in the U.S. has declined to prosecute six congress members who urged the military to refuse illegal orders after Donald Trump branded their actions as treason.
A significant U.S. grand jury has decided against prosecuting six congress representatives who encouraged military personnel to disregard illegal commands. This development arose following an incident where Senator Mark Kelly and others posted a video in November, reminding military members of their constitutional duty to reject unlawful orders. Their call was made in reaction to President Trump’s intentions of deploying military forces to the border, which they deemed unconstitutional.
The situation escalated when President Donald Trump expressed outrage towards these representatives, labeling their appeals as acts of treason and insisting that they should be imprisoned for inciting military disobedience. Despite the president’s strong condemnation, the grand jury’s decision signals a resistance to criminalize the representatives for their constitutional stance, as reported by sources close to both The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Among those involved are prominent veterans from both the defense sector and the CIA, including Senator Elissa Slotkin alongside Mark Kelly, a former astronaut. Their actions highlight a complex intersection of military ethics, constitutional duties, and political tensions, especially regarding the use of military forces in domestic matters. This case reflects broader implications for the relationship between legislative authority and executive actions, particularly in a politically charged environment.
