Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., praised a grand jury’s decision not to indict six congressional Democrats who urged service members to refuse what they described as “illegal orders” under the Trump administration. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro sought to bring criminal charges against the Democrats, but the grand jury rejected the indictment.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Democrats’ video sparked a heated debate, with Trump accusing them of seditious behavior and demanding an explanation from the lawmakers. The grand jury’s decision to reject the indictment was seen as a victory for the lawmakers, who praised the ruling as a defense of their freedom of speech.
The lawmakers’ message that service members could refuse “illegal orders” was met with criticism from Trump and other Republicans, who saw it as a threat to national security and the chain of command.
Meanwhile, Tillis, known for breaking with the Trump administration, applauded the grand jury’s decision, saying it was a rejection of “political lawfare” that undermined America’s criminal justice system.
The event has become a familiar performance, with each side accusing the other of overreach and the lawmakers using it to defend their right to free speech.
