In a recent turn of events, Democratic lawmakers find themselves under FBI investigation following a video they released urging members of the intelligence community and military to reject “illegal orders.” The video, featuring six Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Sen. Mark Kelly, has sparked controversy and drawn the attention of federal authorities.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has been vocal in his criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing him of issuing unlawful directives and turning the United States into a “lawless” country. Swalwell’s remarks have further escalated tensions between the Democratic lawmakers and the Trump administration, leading to a legal battle between Swalwell and a Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a retired Navy captain, defended his stance on refusing unlawful orders, calling the Pentagon’s investigation into him “absurd.” Kelly emphasized the importance of upholding the Uniform Code of Military Justice and ensuring that service members do not follow directives that violate the law.
The FBI’s Counterterrorism Division is now seeking to interview the Democratic lawmakers involved in the video, raising concerns about the potential consequences of their actions. The investigation comes amidst a broader political landscape where tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic lawmakers are running high.
Additionally, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) criticized the Trump administration for its handling of a 28-point peace plan between Russia and Ukraine, accusing the administration of siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin and disregarding the interests of the Ukrainian people.
The developments surrounding the video and the subsequent FBI investigation have sparked a debate about the boundaries of political discourse and the responsibilities of lawmakers in upholding the rule of law. The clash between the Trump administration and Democratic lawmakers underscores the deep political divisions within the United States and the challenges of maintaining a functional democracy.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Democratic lawmakers will respond to the FBI’s inquiries and what implications this controversy will have on the broader political landscape.
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References:
– Breitbart: [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/24/swalwell-trump-has-made-the-united-states-lawless/]
– The Hill: [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5621660-kelly-trump-hegseth-threats-absurd/]
– The New York Times: [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/us/politics/congress-military-video-fbi.html]
– CBS News: [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fbi-seeks-interview-democratic-lawmakers-illegal-orders-video/]
– Politico: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxPc1hHY015dXYxMjczNm5McWN4cnl3THdPOWpRUTVoSkxtZlBYblRxeGxBUkxxUUMyb1BGT2pKNVRWVEMxb2pfM2p1VlN0Z3lCNXFmN2plcGtvRUJraFFJSjFrbm8yRGdidE4xYzVTeVJad2x3bVRheWhYU0xXNEJsdElBckI1VVhfN2VxSklxZlRmaU5obFpET3ZQR3A?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
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