Democrats Say Trump Gives ‘Illegal Orders’ But Can’t Name Any
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CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized Democratic lawmakers this week after they accused President Donald Trump of issuing “illegal orders” — a claim they were unable to back up with specific examples when questioned.
Rather than citing real incidents, several top Democrats shifted to referencing Hollywood movie scenarios to illustrate what could happen. The comments followed the release of a video by six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds, in which they warned that the U.S. military could refuse to follow unlawful commands.
In the video, Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said, “Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, threats to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home.” The group emphasized that under U.S. law, service members are obligated to reject orders that are illegal or violate established statutes.
Democrats accused the President of giving “illegal orders,” challenging service members to defy the duly elected commander-in-chief.
When asked to provide an example, they cited a Jack Nicholson movie! These are unserious people. pic.twitter.com/w3th4FuYRN
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) November 30, 2025
The Sedition 6 got what they wanted.
Evil.pic.twitter.com/m7ybRB3DH1
— C3 (@C_3C_3) November 26, 2025
Elissa Slotkin admits ‘not aware’ of ‘illegal’ Trump orders — points to 33-year-old fictional movie! https://t.co/hyMJTctFfT
— The Midwesterner (@Th_Midwesterner) November 24, 2025
If the president hasn’t issued illegal orders, them members of Congress telling the military to defy the president is by definition illegal. https://t.co/Q5drUE6BLS
— JD Vance (@JDVance) November 23, 2025
I would have to assume that at some point in his career Sen Mark Kelly was an honorable man with morals and dignity, but quite apparently Trump has broken him irreparably. pic.twitter.com/5B6soIBWzI
— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) November 30, 2025
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.: “Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders.”
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo.: “You can refuse illegal orders.”
Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Penn.: “You can refuse illegal orders.”
Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H.: “You can refuse illegal orders.”
This is a…
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) November 29, 2025
When the Pentagon has to investigate a sitting U.S. Senator for undermining military discipline, that tells you everything you need to know.
Senator Mark Kelly crossed a line — and Arizona lawmakers aren’t staying quiet.
Read the letter. ⬇️https://t.co/nBUEYo9I7E pic.twitter.com/3rE6jvplja
— AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) November 24, 2025
🚨 BREAKING: Seditious Sen. Mark Kelly is now THREATENING Pete Hegseth with legal consequences after he took out narco-terrorists trying to end countless American lives
He says the military must DEFY Hegseth’s orders, again!
Court-martial this guy. ENOUGH.
Q: Is this a war… pic.twitter.com/FP1Zx0plHD
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 30, 2025
.@AGPamBondi on Venezuelan narcoterrorists: “The drugs that are flowing into our country from these terrorists are killing our children — and if Democrats won’t protect our children, Donald Trump will by any means we need to within the legal realm of our society.” pic.twitter.com/ZGT6Fs35DQ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 30, 2025
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