Trump Finds 'Sedition' While Overlooking His Own
Al Jazeera reports Donald Trump blasted six Democratic Congress members for 'seditious' comments after they urged the military to disobey any 'illegal orders' he might issue. This from a man who, on January 6, 2021, told supporters to 'fight like hell' before they marched on the Capitol. The selective outrage is less about 'sedition' and more about controlling the military, which he tried to
deploy against protesters in Lafayette Square in 2020. The media, of course, frames this as a simple 'Trump vs. Democrats' spat, neatly sidestepping the historical precedent of a president attempting to use the military for political ends. One might wonder if the definition of 'sedition' changes depending on who holds the bullhorn. When public officials, sworn to uphold the Constitution, suggest
the military should not follow unlawful commands, it’s branded 'seditious.' When a former Commander-in-Chief openly incites insurrection against democratic processes, it becomes a 'very peaceful protest.' The consistency is astounding—consistently absent, that is.