Democrat Elissa Slotkin says she is under investigation for video on illegal orders
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Key Points:
- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., confirmed that federal prosecutors are investigating her following her participation in a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders, a move linked to a call from the U.S. attorney for D.C.'s office.
- The video, featuring six Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds, cited the Uniform Code of Military Justice and emphasized that no one must follow unlawful or unconstitutional orders, drawing sharp criticism and threats after President Trump labeled it "treasonous."
- Slotkin and other lawmakers involved have faced significant threats, including bomb scares and swatting incidents, with Slotkin condemning the investigation as a form of legal and physical intimidation aimed at silencing dissent.
- The FBI has sought interviews
