Event Brief
AOC urges troops to refuse illegal orders from Trump
Filed: Apr 08, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on U.S. service members to reject illegal orders amid Trump's threats against Iran.
WHO: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
WHAT: urged U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders
WHEN: Apr 08, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Triggered by Trump's threats to wipe out Iran's civilization
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