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The Six Democrats

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The Six Democrats

Matt Gagnon discusses a video featuring six congressional Democrats, including Senators Alyssa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urging members of the military and intelligence community to disobey orders they deem illegal or unconstitutional. Gagnon criticizes the video as a virtue signal, questioning its specificity and potential consequences. He recalls a similar 2016 video opposing Trump, noting the pattern of Democrats using scripted messages. Gagnon argues that the video could lead to confusion and disobedience among military personnel, emphasizing the importance of legal and ethical decision-making in their roles

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