The specter of sedition looms large as a group of Congressional Democrats, now notoriously branded the “Seditious Six,” calls for military and intelligence personnel to defy lawful orders from President Donald Trump.
In a propagandistic video released by former CIA officer-turned-senator Mark Kelly, these lawmakers advocate for an alarming breach of military protocol by suggesting that officials should "refuse illegal orders."
This dangerous rhetoric was quickly dismissed when the same Democrats failed to specify what these "illegal orders" could be, revealing their intent to undermine the very fabric of our democratic institutions.
In a decisive response, the Department of War has initiated an investigation into Kelly over potential misconduct. President Trump rightfully labeled these politicians as "traitors," marking their actions as a significant threat to national security.
The infiltration of leftist operatives within our military and intelligence communities cannot be ignored. High-profile figures such as former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and former CIA Director John Brennan have already raised serious questions about loyalty and their prioritization of political power over their duty to defend the nation.
During Trump’s presidency, Milley’s embarrassing testimony, where he claimed to want to “understand white rage,” made headlines for all the wrong reasons. More troubling was his purported communication with Chinese officials, suggesting he would undermine Trump during a potential military conflict.
This willingness to defect from duty puts our entire country at risk, and yet, the Biden administration rewarded Milley's actions with a pardon—a deeply troubling precedent.
Meanwhile, Brennan, who actively weaponized the CIA against Trump, faces ongoing scrutiny for his role in the now-debunked Russia-collusion narrative that served as a backdrop to a futile attempt at political sabotage, demonstrating the lengths to which some will go to derail an elected president.
The Seditious Six's video casts a threatening shadow, encouraging unelected bureaucrats to resist presidential orders, potentially igniting a dangerous wave of insubordination within the ranks of the military.
As operational crises arise across the globe, including rising tensions in Venezuela, the respect for the chain of command has never been more essential. The recent history is littered with examples of how chaos within the military can escalate conflicts, undermining not only missions abroad but our national security at home.
Our military must function under unified command, and Congress does not possess the authority to dictate personal decisions regarding lawful orders.
The left’s manipulation of military personnel has already showcased its dangers during the COVID-19 pandemic, where mandates have caused division and dissent among service members—a situation that could threaten operational success or, worse, lives.
Amidst this backdrop of discontent and division, President Trump’s administration must leverage all available resources to ensure that such insubordination is dealt with firmly.
Democrats' reckless encouragement of military dissent must be viewed as a slap in the face to service members who have sworn to protect our nation and its constitution, and it must not be tolerated.
As the nation faces crises, loyal service members must instead be inspired to uphold their solemn oaths and support the president's agenda—rather than fostering rebellion against it.
Sources:
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