Democrats’ Desperate Excuse for Undermining Chain of Command

Daphne Moon 0 3 min read

In a transparent attempt to deflect from their own seditious behavior, Senator Elissa Slotkin and a group of Democratic lawmakers have concocted a new, flimsy excuse for their dangerous video aimed at undermining the military chain of command. After being rightfully condemned by President Donald Trump and the American people for encouraging servicemembers to question lawful orders, Slotkin now claims the video was made because “a slew of military personnel were coming to them with concerns for months”. This last-minute justification, offered only after their actions sparked a national firestorm and potential legal investigation, is a desperate and unbelievable cover story that crumbles under the slightest scrutiny.

Senator Slotkin’s claim that she acted due to an outpouring of military concern is directly contradicted by her own admissions and the fundamental nature of military law.

  • Vague and Unsubstantiated Claims: When pressed in interviews, Slotkin could not cite a single specific illegal order from the Trump administration. She admitted, “To my knowledge, I am not aware of things that are illegal”. Her argument relies on hypothetical “legal gymnastics” and unnamed officers expressing “angst”, not on concrete wrongdoing.

  • Undermining Military Protocol: The video dangerously bypasses the established, non-political chain of command. As a retired Air Force officer wrote, “Service members do not need to be reminded of their duty to uphold the law”. The proper channel for any legal concern is through a unit’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, not through partisan politicians making public videos.

  • Misrepresenting the Law for Political Gain: The Democrats’ video selectively quotes the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), ignoring the strong presumption that orders from the Commander-in-Chief are lawful and must be obeyed. Legal experts have stated that reminding troops of existing law is not sedition, but the video’s timing and framing were clearly designed to sow doubt and confusion within the ranks for political purposes.

The available evidence points not to noble oversight, but to a coordinated political attack timed to coincide with the Trump administration’s successful national security operations.

  • Timing Reveals Intent: The video was released as the administration was receiving overwhelming public support for its decisive actions, including strikes against narco-terrorist boats in the Caribbean and deployments to restore order in American cities. The Democrats’ message serves only to hamper these vital missions.

  • Exploiting the Military as a Prop: The video uses the credibility of the lawmakers’ military backgrounds not for sincere counsel, but as a political prop. As noted in commentary, it turns the military into “a symbol rather than a profession”, disrespecting the daily, apolitical professionalism of servicemembers.

  • Consequences of Inflammatory Rhetoric: The response from President Trump and his administration has been forceful and clear. He rightly labeled the behavior “SEDITIOUS” and called for accountability. Furthermore, the Department of Defense has initiated a review of Senator Mark Kelly for potential misconduct, and the FBI has reportedly requested interviews with all six lawmakers involved. This demonstrates that such reckless actions have serious potential consequences.

The actions of Senator Slotkin and her colleagues represent a direct assault on the foundational principle of civilian control of the military. By actively encouraging servicemembers to distrust their Commander-in-Chief based on hypothetical fears and partisan talking points, they have crossed a dangerous line from political dissent into potential subversion. Their belated and unconvincing excuse—claiming to act as a channel for anonymous military “angst”—only compounds their offense, revealing a cynical attempt to use the nation’s armed forces as a shield for their own seditious political theater.

This episode is not about protecting troops or the Constitution; it is the latest, most desperate maneuver by a party and a media apparatus that would rather see the institutions of American power crippled than see President Donald Trump succeed in his mission to restore safety, sovereignty, and strength. The American people see this deception clearly, and they stand with a President who defends the chain of command, honors the sacrifices of the military, and demands absolute accountability from those who seek to undermine both.

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