A handful of Democrats in Congress who served in the U.S. military and intelligence community are raising eyebrows with a new video encouraging current service members to refuse to follow “illegal orders” issued by the administration of President Donald Trump.

“We want to speak directly to members of the military and the intelligence community who take risks each day to keep Americans safe,” the lawmakers say, taking turns in brief clips. “We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now.”

“This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence-community professionals against American citizens. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home.

“Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution.

BREAKING: Elected Democrats just released a video encouraging members of the military to commit treason and DEFY orders from Trump and Hegseth pic.twitter.com/Sm4calnccR

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 18, 2025

“We know this is hard and that it’s a difficult time to be a public servant. But whether you’re serving in the CIA, the Army, our Navy, the Air Force, your vigilance is critical and know that we have your back. Because now, more than ever, the American people need you. We need you to stand up for our laws, our Constitution and who we are as Americans.”

The video concludes with the message: “Don’t give up the ship.”

Navy Lt. Tom Sandford signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford during a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Aug. 15, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mariano Lopez)

Democrats featured in the video are Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, a former CIA officer; Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former Navy captain and astronaut; Rep. Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, a former Navy officer; Rep. Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, a former intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve; Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, a former Air Force officer; and Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, a former paratrooper and Army Ranger.

LibsofTikTok commented: “Elected Democrats just released a video encouraging members of the military to commit treason and DEFY orders from Trump and Hegseth.”

Others noted:

“This is seditious conspiracy. Arrest every one of them.”

“That’s a helluva way for the Dems to advocate for military members ending their careers.”

“Every attempt to take over this country has failed. Now the Epstein documents are coming out. And coincidentally you’re asking our military to commit treason, just as you all probably have. How fitting.”

“Who’s going to charge them with treason? No one. And they know it, so they feel totally free to break the law.”

“I notice they didn’t mention what, specifically, the danger is. In what way is our laws and constitution being challenged? In fact, they didn’t even vaguely state this. Just more nonsense.”

“Is this unlawful? If so, arrest them. If not, ignore them.”

“Looks like some treason indictments are needed. @FBI @DOJCrimDiv.”

“The Democrat party was built on treason.”

“Haha, these are the same people who voted against our military personnel and federal employees receiving compensation for their work.”

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