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Trump Humiliated After Push to Punish His Enemies Fails
The Trump administration’s attempt to punish six Democratic lawmakers for urging members of the military and intelligence communities to disobey unlawful orders has failed.
Three sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Department of Justice was unsuccessful in its bid to secure indictments in connection with the video, which featured six Democrats.
The New York Times, which cited four sources, noted that prosecutors sought to convince the grand jury that the lawmakers had violated a statute that “forbids interfering with the loyalty, morale or discipline of the U.S. armed forces.” The grand jury subsequently rejected the bid.
The Trump administration’s attempt to punish six Democratic lawmakers for urging members of the military and intelligence communities to disobey unlawful orders has failed.
Three sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Department of Justice was unsuccessful in its bid to secure indictments in connection with the video, which featured six Democrats.
The New York Times, which cited four sources, noted that prosecutors sought to convince the grand jury that the lawmakers had violated a statute that “forbids interfering with the loyalty, morale or discipline of the U.S. armed forces.” The grand jury subsequently rejected the bid.
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The lawmakers featured in the video included Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Jason Crow and Maggie Goodlander. It is unclear how many of the lawmakers were targeted in the indictment, which was sought by U.S. Attorney for D.C. Janine Pirro’s office.
The Daily Beast has contacted the White House and the Department of Justice for comment.
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Trump Humiliated After Push to Punish His Enemies Fails
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Updated Feb. 11 2026 2:12AM EST
Published Feb. 10 2026 9:19PM EST
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The Trump administration’s attempt to punish six Democratic lawmakers for urging members of the military and intelligence communities to disobey unlawful orders has failed.
Three sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Department of Justice was unsuccessful in its bid to secure indictments in connection with the video, which featured six Democrats.
The New York Times, which cited four sources, noted that prosecutors sought to convince the grand jury that the lawmakers had violated a statute that “forbids interfering with the loyalty, morale or discipline of the U.S. armed forces.” The grand jury subsequently rejected the bid.
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Miller Melts Down at Dems Telling Troops to Refuse Orders
IN SERVICE OF TRUMP
Tom Latchem
Miller
The lawmakers featured in the video included Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Jason Crow and Maggie Goodlander. It is unclear how many of the lawmakers were targeted in the indictment, which was sought by U.S. Attorney for D.C. Janine Pirro’s office.
The Daily Beast has contacted the White House and the Department of Justice for comment.
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