U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned a video by six Democratic lawmakers—Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, and Representatives Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan—who advised military personnel they could refuse unlawful orders. Trump described their message as 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' and called for their arrest, accusing them of traitorous conduct. The lawmakers, all military or intelligence veterans, emphasized that soldiers can refuse illegal orders to uphold the Constitution, which Trump and some Republicans criticized as inciting insubordination. The lawmakers' video urged service members to stand against unlawful commands, especially amid recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in Caribbean and Pacific waters, which have resulted in at least 88 deaths. The administration has faced controversy over the legality of these strikes, with some questioning whether they violate international law. Trump's remarks have heightened political tensions, with the White House and Democratic leaders condemning his rhetoric. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that Trump was not calling for violence but was expressing concern over the lawmakers' advice, which could encourage military defiance. Republican leaders have split in their responses, with some defending Trump’s right to define sedition, while others, like Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, called for Trump to recant his violent rhetoric. This escalation occurs amid broader concerns about political violence and threats against public officials in the U.S., with recent incidents including assassination attempts and threats targeting politicians. The controversy underscores ongoing divisions over national security, military conduct, and political speech in America.