"It features six Democratic lawmakers who previously held positions in the military and intelligence services: Kelly, Representatives Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Representative Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, Representative Jason Crow of Colorado and Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. Slotkin wrote on X in a post accompanying the video that they wanted 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, Slotkin wrote."
"In the video, the lawmakers said the trust that citizens have in the US military and intelligence agencies was at risk. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens, the lawmakers said. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this constitution. Right now, the threats to our constitution aren't just coming from abroad but right here at home, the video added. Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders."
Six Democratic lawmakers with prior military or intelligence service urged members of the military and intelligence community that illegal orders can be refused under U.S. law. Participants include Senator Mark Kelly, Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, Jason Crow and Senator Elissa Slotkin. Slotkin on X urged service members to stand up for laws and the Constitution and used the phrase "Don't give up the ship." The lawmakers warned that trust in the military and intelligence agencies is at risk and said current threats to the Constitution include domestic actions. The Pentagon opened an investigation into alleged breaches of military law by retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly, citing potential implications under the US Manual for Courts-Martial.
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