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DOJ Contacts Democrats Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video as Pentagon Moves Against Kelly

Prosecutors’ interview requests elevate a dispute over protected speech, military discipline, and investigative power.

Overview

  • Rep. Jason Crow said federal prosecutors reached out to him about the November video and that all six participating Democrats received inquiries.
  • Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she is under federal investigation and that D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro requested an interview about her role in the video.
  • Reps. Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan also reported receiving inquiries, following earlier FBI interview requests routed through congressional sergeants-at-arms.
  • The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia declined to confirm or deny any investigation when asked for comment.
  • Separately, the Pentagon moved to reduce retired Navy Capt. Sen. Mark Kelly’s rank and pension over the video, and Kelly filed suit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to block the action as unlawful.