Republicans celebrate Trump DOJ’s failed bid to indict Dems on sedition charges
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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A grand jury in Washington D.C. rejected the Trump administration's attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers, including Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, on charges relating to a video reminding military members of their duty to refuse illegal orders, with Sen. Roger Wicker saying the grand jury "made the right decision".
Republican senators, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Chuck Grassley, celebrated the failed indictment, with Murkowski calling it a "disturbing direction" and Grassley stating that law enforcement should focus on "real issues" and "making our communities safe".
The failed indictment is the latest example of grand juries refusing to indict in cases pursued by Trump's Justice Department, with Sen. Thom Tillis condemning "political lawfare" as "not acceptable" and urging it to stop, as reported by The Hill and The New York Times.
