The video language is similar to the Uniform Code of Military Justice [ #UCMJ], which states that service members are required to follow lawful orders, but can be prosecuted for following unlawful orders.
The #Democrats who appeared in the video released a joint statement following #Trump's comments.
"What’s most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the #law.
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“Our #servicemembers should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the #Constitution & obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty,”the #Democrats said in the stmnt.
"But this isn’t about any one of us. This isn’t about politics. This is about who we are as Americans. Every American must unite & condemn the President’s calls for our #murder & #PoliticalViolence. This is a time for moral clarity."