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'Unglued!' House lawmaker punches back after Trump calls for her execution

Goodlander defended the lawmakers' video and said it accurately described federal law.

'Unglued!' House lawmaker punches back after Trump calls for her execution
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Rep. Maggie Goodlander defended a video reminding service members they may refuse unlawful orders after President Donald Trump said the message was “punishable by death.” She said the video stated what federal law requires.

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President whose remarks about the lawmakers' video prompted Goodlander's response

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White House press secretary criticizing the lawmakers' video

ALSO MENTIONED  Jake Sullivan, Former National Security Adviser mentioned as Goodlander's husband; Wolf Blitzer, CNN interviewer of Goodlander

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Maggie Goodlander Responds to Trump’s Comments on Lawmakers’ Video

Maggie Goodlander joined five other Democratic lawmakers in a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. President Trump criticized the video, and Goodlander later defended its message. Left-leaning outlets present Goodlander as defending the message’s legality and foreground Trump’s remarks about death. Center outlets describe the dispute through the lawmakers’ defense and criticism of their video, with some coverage adding context about military actions. Right-leaning outlets question the lawmakers’ message and Goodlander’s response, with Legal Insurrection framing the video as a possible threat to lawful military command.

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