Six Democratic members of Congress are considering legal action against President Trump, accusing him of using the Department of Justice (DOJ) for political purposes. They had recently urged U.S. military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
Four of these House Democrats met on Wednesday: Reps. Jason Crow from Colorado, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Chris Deluzio from Pennsylvania. They hinted at possible legal proceedings after avoiding prosecution the previous night.
“The Trump Justice Department tried to file criminal charges against us yesterday based on videos we recorded last year, simply reminding our fellow service members to abide by the law and the Constitution,” Crow stated. “They failed then, and they will keep failing.”
Some Republican veterans have urged troops to “stand firm” against what they believe are unlawful commands issued by the Democrats.
Crow emphasized, “We’re keeping track of names. My attorney has contacted the DOJ, making it clear there will be repercussions.” However, he didn’t specify what kind of legal actions he might pursue.
The group, labeled the “Seditionary Six” by Army Secretary Pete Hegseth, produced a video in November 2025, urging military members to disregard unconstitutional orders. They asserted, “You have sworn to protect the Constitution. Threats to it are coming not just from abroad, but from home. Unlawful orders can and must be rejected.”
In light of their video, the Justice Department initiated an inquiry to determine whether their messages constituted incitement.
Following the dismissal of these charges, Senate Democrats involved in the video expressed their disdain for the DOJ’s investigation.
“This is outrageous,” remarked Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona. “This illustrates how Trump and his allies are attempting to undermine our system to silence those who speak out against them.”
Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan, who also appeared in the video, agreed with Kelly. “The president has weaponized our judicial system against his perceived adversaries,” she stated. “We’re at a concerning moment in America where it will fall on citizens to uphold democratic values instead of looking to elected leaders.”
When questioned about differentiating between political prosecutions and genuine law enforcement efforts, Crow referred to statements from the administration but avoided giving a clear criterion for future litigation.
“I’ve learned to interpret Trump’s words literally,” he said. “He has openly admitted his aim is to silence his political opponents.”
President Trump labeled the six Congress members as “traitors” involved in high-level incitement and claimed they deserve jail time, even suggesting in a video that they should face execution, though he later walked back that remark.
Crow did not specify when he would set his legal plans into motion, indicating it might hinge on Trump’s subsequent moves. “The ball is in Trump’s court now,” Crow remarked. “Our message is clear: it needs to stop. If it doesn’t, we will take necessary actions.”
The DOJ has yet to respond to inquiries regarding this situation.
