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US Attorney Boxwine Harassing Lawmakers Who Reminded Troops Of Duty To Defy Illegal Orders

Goodlander says the threats and investigation will not deter her from upholding her oath.

US Attorney Boxwine Harassing Lawmakers Who Reminded Troops Of Duty To Defy Illegal Orders
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Wonkette reports that federal authorities are investigating or seeking interviews with lawmakers who made a video reminding service members they must refuse illegal orders. The lawmakers say the inquiry is intimidation over their criticism of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Representative who says the investigation targets her for doing her job

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Jason Crow
D · CO-6

Representative who says federal authorities sought to interview him after the lawmakers' video

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Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator who says she received threats and describes the inquiry as political intimidation

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Administration official mentioned in the article's criticism of Trump allies

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by the lawmakers and accused by Crow of calling for his arrest, prosecution and execution

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense whom the article says is seeking to demote Kelly's retired rank and affect his pension

Representative who is reported to have received threats

Representative who says the lawmakers were targeted for saying something Trump and Hegseth did not want heard

Mark Kelly
D · AZ · SEN

Senator whose earlier video and lawsuit against Hegseth are discussed as background

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