This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
A U.S. congressional caucus, being labeled the "Seditious Six," released a video undermining the command structure of the U.S. military by telling soldiers they don't have to follow "illegal" orders from President Donald Trump, but refusing to identify any.
Already, the Pentagon is investigating one member, Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, as he potentially could be recalled to active duty.
And now the FBI is working on interviewing the other five.
A report at KDVR television in Denver explained one of those other members, Democrat Rep. Jason Crow, confirmed that the FBI apparently is working on a possible inquiry.
Crow defended his apparent attempt to disrupt protocols already established in the military for illegal orders.
He claimed that President Donald Trump, who has warned that the traditional penalty for treason or sedition is serious, of using the FBI "as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress.'
Another video participant, Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin, claimed, "last night the counterterrorism division at the FBI sent a note to the members of Congress, saying they are opening what appears to be an inquiry against the six of us."
The six have been unable to interviews to identity what they think is an "illegal" order from the president, and their stunt largely is viewed as another political attack on Trump.
FBI chief Kash Patel said in an interview that since the controversy is "ongoing," he would not comment.
According to the Washington Examiner, Trump administration officials are calling the group the "Seditious six."
Others on video were Reps. Chris Deluzio, Pa., Maggie Goodlander, New Hampshire and Chrissy Houlahan, Pa., all Democrats.
From War Secretary Pete Hegseth was a statement, "The despicable video urging @DeptofWar troops to 'refuse illegal orders' may seem harmless to civilians — but it carries a different weight inside the military. This was a politically-motivated influence operation: It never named a specific 'illegal order.'"
He warned the statements created "ambiguity rather than clarity. It used carefully scripted, legal-sounding language. It subtly reframed military obedience around partisan distrust instead of established legal processes. In the military, vague rhetoric and ambiguity undermines trust, creates hesitation in the chain of command, and erodes cohesion. The military already has clear procedures for handling unlawful orders. It does not need political actors injecting doubt into an already clear chain of command. As veterans of various sorts, the Seditious Six knew exactly what they were doing — sowing doubt through a politically-motivated influence operation. The @DeptofWar won't fall for it or stand for it."
The DOW earlier confirmed it had gotten "serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly.
"In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality."
The DOW pointed out the law bars "actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. … All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful."
