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Why the FBI is investigating NJ native Mark Kelly

Kelly appeared in a video reminding service members that they can refuse illegal orders, prompting federal scrutiny.

Why the FBI is investigating NJ native Mark Kelly
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Federal authorities are reviewing Sen. Mark Kelly over a video reminding service members to refuse illegal orders, while the FBI contacted six lawmakers who appeared in it. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill condemned the actions as an abuse of power.

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Mark Kelly
D · AZ · SEN

Senator whose video appearance prompted a Pentagon review and FBI outreach

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Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Governor-elect who criticized the response to the inquiry and defended Kelly

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Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator featured in the video who criticized the FBI inquiry

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who accused the lawmakers of sedition

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary criticized by Sherrill over the Pentagon review

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Trump Accuses Six Democratic Lawmakers of Sedition Over Military Video

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