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Secretary of War Pete Hegsith indicated that the investigation likely focuses on this video, though specifics have not been officially disclosed. The Pentagon’s concern appears to be whether the lawmakers’ statements could be interpreted as inciting insurrection or sedition, especially in light of President Trump’s inflammatory social media posts condemning the lawmakers as traitors and calling for their arrest, trial, or worse.

What Is Sedition? Legal Definitions and Concerns

To clarify the severity of charges, Eugene Fidel, a senior research scholar at Yale Law School specializing in military law, explained that sedition essentially involves attempting to overthrow the government through force or violence — not simply expressing dissent or political disagreement.