Democratic Rep. Jason Crow contacted by Justice Department after video to troops
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Key Points:
- Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado has been contacted by the Justice Department for an interview regarding a video urging U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders, which he appeared in alongside five other lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds.
- The video, released in November, called on military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders, prompting President Trump to accuse the lawmakers of "seditious behavior" punishable by death.
- Crow and other lawmakers involved, including Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, have faced increased scrutiny, with the FBI requesting interviews and the Pentagon opening a review of misconduct allegations against Kelly.
- Crow condemned the Trump administration's actions as an attempt to silence political opponents through federal agencies, emphasizing his commitment to
