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Goodlander among Democratic veterans singled out by Trump as 'traitors'

Trump shared posts implying that the lawmakers’ actions were punishable by death.

Goodlander among Democratic veterans singled out by Trump as 'traitors'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Maggie Goodlander and five other Democratic lawmakers who served in the military urged service members to refuse unlawful orders. President Trump shared posts implying their actions were punishable by death, and the lawmakers defended their message.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who shared posts attacking the lawmakers’ message

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New Hampshire representative and participant in the video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders

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Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator who posted the video and participated in it

Pennsylvania representative and participant in the video

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who asked for extra protection for participating senators

Pennsylvania representative and participant in the video

Mark Kelly
D · AZ · SEN

Arizona senator and participant in the video

Jason Crow
D · CO-6

Colorado representative and participant in the video

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Trump Responds to Democrats’ Video on Illegal Orders

A video by Democratic lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders; Trump called the message seditious and said the conduct was punishable by death. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the posts as threats, lawmakers’ safety and whether Republican leaders condemn Trump. Center outlets mainly track the exchange and responses from lawmakers and officials, sometimes centering security concerns. Right-leaning outlets question the lawmakers’ video or the attention given to Trump’s response.

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