Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 23, 2025
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 23, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we're joined here in studio by Colorado Democratic Congressman Jason Crow, who is one of the six lawmakers who released a recorded video earlier last week urging service members to defy illegal and unlawful orders. Good morning. JASON CROW: Good morning.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Rep. Jason Crow defended a video warning service members not to obey illegal orders, while saying President Donald Trump’s threats and rhetoric are dangerous and could put troops and the country at risk.
Key Points:
- Crow said he and other lawmakers were responding to Trump’s repeated threats about using the military in ways that could be unlawful.
- He said the video was meant to remind troops of their duty to follow the Constitution and refuse illegal orders.
- Crow pushed back on GOP criticism, saying his comments were about unlawful orders, not lawful ones.
- He also said Congress needs more oversight of military actions and stronger briefings on issues like Venezuela and National Guard deployments.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The clash between Rep. Jason Crow and President Donald Trump could deepen public fear, threat, and distrust around military orders and political violence.
Positive Impact
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- President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryEvaluated
Major referenced actor whose rhetoric and social media posts are directly discussed and criticized throughout the interview.
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Central subject of the transcript; the interview focuses on his statements about threats, military orders, and President Trump.
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Central to the dispute over lawful versus unlawful orders and what service members should do.
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Named Republican veteran quoted criticizing the Democrats’ video.
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Named Republican veteran quoted in a competing video responding to Crow’s message.
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Named Republican veteran quoted criticizing the Democrats’ video.
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Crow is identified as a Democrat and the exchange is framed partly as a partisan conflict.
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