Democratic lawmakers Slotkin and Houlahan refuse DOJ interviews over illegal orders video

Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Representative Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania announced on February 6, 2026 that they would not cooperate with a Department of Justice investigation into a video they helped produce warning military personnel that they may legally refuse unlawful orders. The video, which also featured Senator Mark Kelly, Rep. Jason Crow, and others, stated: "Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders." Slotkin said she was refusing to "legitimize" what she characterized as political intimidation, while Houlahan said the video stated protected First Amendment speech.