Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) tore into his Democratic colleagues during a recent Newsmax appearance, accusing them of “fomenting sedition” by allegedly encouraging military personnel to defy orders.
Appearing on The National Report, the Florida Congressman responded to a video circulated by Democratic lawmakers. Donalds characterized the video as a desperate political stunt lacking specific policy substance, designed primarily to bait the media and President Trump.
“Trying to tell military men and women that they don’t have to follow orders is insanity,” Donalds said. “This is undermining the commander-in-chief. This is insurrection if you ask me, and it shouldn’t be tolerated.”
Donalds argued the move signals a lack of a coherent agenda from the Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. He framed the rhetoric as a dangerous politicization of the armed forces that wouldn’t be tolerated if the parties were reversed.
“You are weak, you are tired, you have no ideas, so you have to do these stunts,” Donalds said, addressing Democrats directly.
Targeting Socialism
The interview shifted to a House resolution condemning socialism, coinciding with discussion regarding New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Donalds used the moment to attack democratic socialism, citing the economic collapse of Venezuela under the Maduro regime as a warning.
Donalds dismissed the allure of “free buses” and other subsidies often associated with socialist platforms. Instead, he argued that such systems destroy upward mobility and create a stratified society where only the political ruling class thrives.
“Everywhere socialism has gone, it has failed the people at the very bottom,” Donalds said. “It doesn’t work, it’s never worked.”
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