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Trump renews call for prosecutions of Democrats over advice on illegal military orders
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President Trump has renewed his call for the prosecution of six Democratic lawmakers who advised soldiers to refuse illegal orders.
What happened
President Trump has demanded the arrests of six Democrats who advised soldiers last year to refuse illegal orders, and has expressed support for their executions. The Justice Department sought indictments, but was unsuccessful. The Democrats claim the Justice Department acted at the direction of the president.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about the potential politicization of the Justice Department and the impact of the president's influence on the criminal justice system. It also highlights the tensions between the president and lawmakers who disagree with him.
Key facts
- The six Democrats advised soldiers to refuse illegal orders in a social media video last year.
- The Justice Department sought indictments of the Democrats, but was unsuccessful.
- The Democrats claim the Justice Department acted at the direction of the president.
- The president has also called for the prosecution of other individuals, including former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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