Trump's "Seditious" Video: Military Loyalty Versus Law

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People Mentioned

• Senator Mark Kelly (Arizona Senator, retired combat pilot and astronaut) - One of the democratic lawmakers who released a video telling America's troops to refuse illegal orders, which led to an investigation by the Pentagon.
• Alyssa Slotkin (Senator) - One of the democratic lawmakers who released a video telling America's troops to refuse illegal orders.
• Congressman Chris Deluzio (Democrat) - One of the democratic lawmakers who released a video telling America's troops to refuse illegal orders.
• Caroline Leavitt (White House Press Secretary) - Spoke to reporters about the video made by democratic lawmakers, condemning it as encouraging disorder in the military.
• Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary) - Called the video by democratic lawmakers "despicable, reckless and false" and initiated an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly.
• Kevin Carroll (Former Military Lawyer, served in the first Trump administration) - Stated that the investigation into Senator Kelly is likely an intimidation tactic rather than a serious legal threat.
• Rachel Van Landingham (Former Military Lawyer, Law Professor at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles) - Provided legal analysis on the duty of military members to disobey unlawful orders and the implications of Senator Kelly's situation.
• Secretary Mattis - Mentioned as one of the individuals in positions of power who previously stopped President Trump from certain actions.
• Secretary Esper - Mentioned as one of the individuals in positions of power who previously stopped President Trump from certain actions.
• Adam Scott - Interviewed on the "Bullseye" podcast, described as someone who enjoys skinboarding.
• Boots Riley - Interviewed on the "Bullseye" podcast.

Organizations & Institutions

• Pentagon - Launched an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly for "serious allegations of misconduct" after the release of the video.
• Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles - Rachel Van Landingham is a law professor there.
• United States Merchant Marine Academy - Mentioned by Senator Kelly as where he may have heard about refusing illegal orders.

Laws & Documents

• Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) - Referenced multiple times as the legal framework governing military conduct, especially regarding the refusal of illegal orders and potential court-martials.
• Geneva Conventions - Mentioned by Senator Kelly as something discussed in sear school.
• Speech and Debate Clause - A constitutional clause that provides immunity from civil and criminal prosecution for activities that legislators do as lawmakers, mentioned as a potential defense for Senator Kelly.

Podcasts

• The Sunday Story (Up First podcast from NPR) - Recommended for listeners interested in how AI is changing higher education.
• Up First (NPR News) - Recommended as a companion for news during Thanksgiving week.
• Wildcard (NPR app, YouTube, or podcast platforms) - Described as a podcast with big-name interviews that feel like conversations with a friend, hosted by Rachel Martin.
• How to Do Everything (NPR app or podcast platforms) - Hosted by Ian and Mike, answers various questions like "Can I cook lasagna in my dishwasher?"
• Bullseye (NPR app, Maximumfun.org, or podcast platforms) - Mentioned as featuring interviews with Adam Scott and Boots Riley.

Websites & Online Resources

• NPR App - Mentioned as a platform to listen to "Up First," "Wildcard," "How to Do Everything," and "Bullseye."
• YouTube - Mentioned as a platform to watch or listen to "Wildcard."
• Maximumfun.org - Mentioned as a platform to find "Bullseye."