"Donald Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution all because I said something he didn't like. Now he's pressuring his political appointees to harass me for daring to speak up and hold him accountable. I won't be intimidated and will keep fighting to uphold my oath to the Constitution and defend our country."
"No matter the threats, I am not backing down. It is sad, telling and downright dangerous that simply stating a bedrock principle of American law caused the president, our commander in chief, to threaten violence against me, and to weaponize the Department of Justice. Goodlander added that she once served in the Department of Justice and she knew that federal prosecutors have more control over the life and liberty of the American people than any other peacetime force."
Three House Democrats—Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan—confirmed that the U.S. attorney's office for the District of Columbia requested interviews about a November 90-second video on military duty. The video stated that troops do not need to comply with illegal orders. The D.C. U.S. attorney's office is led by Jeanine Pirro. Crow said Donald Trump had called for his arrest, prosecution, and execution and accused political appointees of harassment. Goodlander described the response as alarming, warned of weaponizing the Department of Justice, and referenced her prior DOJ service. The disclosures raise the number of lawmakers publicly contacted to five. The Pentagon formally censured Sen. Mark Kelly and launched administrative proceedings that could affect rank and pension; Kelly has responded with litigation.
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