FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging US troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
It would mark the second investigation tied to the video, coming a day after the Pentagon said it was reviewing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona over potential violations of military law.
The FBI and Pentagon actions come after President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition and said it is “punishable by DEATH” in a social media post.
The FBI and Pentagon actions come after President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition and said it is "punishable by DEATH" in a social media post. (Getty)
Together, the inquiries mark an extraordi...