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Rep. Houlahan: Trump Called for Execution of Six Lawmakers After Video Urging Troops to 'Refuse Illegal Orders'

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan says President Trump called for the execution of six Democratic lawmakers after they released a video urging U.S. service members to 'refuse illegal orders.' Raised in a military family, Houlahan said her father taught her to question unlawful commands and that this principle motivated the video. She argued that the president's reaction illustrates why they felt it necessary to speak out, sparking debate about civil-military relations and the politicization of the armed forces.

12:20 AM, 11/23/2025Politics
Rep. Houlahan: Trump Called for Execution of Six Lawmakers After Video Urging Troops to 'Refuse Illegal Orders'

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan says President Trump publicly called for the execution of six Democratic members of Congress after they released a video asking U.S. military personnel to 'refuse illegal orders.' The video urged service members to reject commands that would violate the law or constitutional rights, a stance Houlahan framed as consistent with military ethics and civilian oversight.

Houlahan, who was raised in a military family, told reporters that her father taught her the importance of questioning unlawful orders. She said that principle motivated the lawmakers' message and that the president’s extreme reaction highlighted why they felt compelled to speak out.

"My father taught me that unlawful orders must always be questioned. That is exactly the reason why, frankly, many of us put out this video," Houlahan said.

The exchange has ignited a broader debate over civil-military relations and the responsibilities of elected officials when addressing service members. Supporters of the video say it reaffirms the duty to follow the law; critics argue it risks politicizing the armed forces. Houlahan and other lawmakers maintain their intent was to protect service members from being asked to carry out unlawful acts.

As the controversy continues, lawmakers and observers are calling for calm, clarification, and a renewed focus on the legal and ethical duties that govern military service. The incident underscores the sensitivity of messaging that involves the armed forces, the rule of law, and political rhetoric.

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