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Here's what to know about Trump's sedition accusation against Chrissy Houlahan and other Democrats

Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition and posted calls for their arrest and trial, including a post invoking the death penalty.

Here's what to know about Trump's sedition accusation against Chrissy Houlahan and other Democrats
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio and Sen. Mark Kelly, of sedition after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders. The article explains the relevant civilian and military laws and reports an investigation of Kelly and FBI interview requests to the lawmakers.

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Donald Trump
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President who accused the lawmakers of sedition and called for their arrest and trial

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Representative whose participation in the video and response to the president's accusation are discussed

Houlahan's version of this story ↗
Mark Kelly
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Senator investigated after participating in the video

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary who criticized the lawmakers' video

Representative from Pennsylvania who participated in the video

White House press secretary who defended the investigation of Kelly

ALSO MENTIONED  Gabby Giffords, Former U.S. representative and Kelly's wife

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Trump and Hegseth Respond to Mark Kelly’s Military Orders PSA

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