Federal Probe Zeroes In on Sen. Slotkin
Senator Elissa Slotkin has caught the attention of federal prosecutors with a video she organized. In it, Democrats are seen urging military personnel to “refuse illegal orders.” That video created quite a stir online last fall.
Slotkin, who once worked as a CIA analyst, was contacted by the U.S. attorney’s office in D.C. The report mentions Jeanine Pirro’s office as the agency leading the probe.
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The New York Times says prosecutors want to speak with Slotkin or her legal team. Pirro’s office, however, isn’t confirming or denying any investigation details.
The video sparked a strong reaction from President Trump, who labeled it “seditious behavior, punishable by death.” Clearly, that comment threw fuel on the fire.
Slotkin had her say in an interview, noting, “Facts matter little, but the threat matters quite a bit,” reflecting on the potential legal and personal impacts.
It’s still unclear whether any laws were broken. However, officials are keying in on whether encouraging service members to question or defy orders crosses legal boundaries.
This issue has critics saying lawmakers shouldn’t encourage military to defy orders. Meanwhile, supporters defend the rights of troops to reject unlawful directives. The controversy paints a picture of the chasm between politics, national security, and legality.
One thing’s for certain: military messaging is now front and center in legal and political arenas. Everyone, from lawmakers to prosecutors, is keeping a sharp eye on this.
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