Grand Jury Clears 6 Democrats in Military Orders Case, Sources Confirm
A federal grand jury has opted not to indict six Democratic members of Congress involved in a contentious military orders case. Sources familiar with the situation, including one from the Justice Department, confirmed this development on Tuesday.
Overview of the Case
The six lawmakers faced scrutiny after they released a video in November, urging military personnel to reject what they described as “illegal orders.” This message drew significant backlash from former President Donald Trump, who labeled the comments as “seditious.” Trump demanded that the lawmakers be “ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL.”
Background Information
The grand jury’s decision is particularly notable as it reflects the ongoing tensions between Trump and his political opponents. This case is part of a broader pattern, as the Justice Department has previously aimed to pursue charges against other Trump adversaries, including:
- Former FBI Director James Comey
- New York Attorney General Letitia James
Responses from Democratic Lawmakers
In light of the grand jury’s refusal to indict, two of the involved senators expressed their thoughts on the situation. Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan emphasized that the former president appears to be trying to “weaponize our justice system against his perceived enemies.” Meanwhile, Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona criticized the situation as an “outrageous abuse of power.”
Unusual Grand Jury Decisions
It is uncommon for grand juries to decline to indict. The Justice Department has faced challenges recently when handling politically sensitive cases. The outcome of this grand jury reflects these ongoing struggles.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
