"In a video posted online last week, the lawmakers said, "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 order. ... You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution," they added. US President Donald Trump called the lawmakers' actions "seditious" and "treason.""
"The page included an "offender hall of shame" with a list of stories the White House considers mistruths. Each story is explained and categorized under labels such as "lie," "omission of context," or "left-wing lunacy." The White House described the site as "a record of the media's false and misleading stories flagged by The White House." The page also features a leaderboard of news sites the administration claims reported stories incorrectly."
The White House launched a webpage titled "media offenders" listing news sites, reporters, and specific stories the administration claims misled the public. The top publications cited were the Boston Globe, CBS News, and the Independent, with reporters singled out for coverage of a controversial video by six Democratic lawmakers. The lawmakers, described as military veterans or former intelligence officials, reminded service members they are not obligated to follow illegal orders and urged refusal of unlawful commands. The site features an "offender hall of shame," categorical labels for mistruths, a leaderboard of outlets, and a repeat offenders section. All listed outlets turned in their Pentagon press badges last month.
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