On Tuesday, Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., responded strongly when pressed on how Democrats would handle what MS NOW reported as a “enemies” list from the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ). The list allegedly targeted individuals in connection with a video where Crow and other Democratic lawmakers encouraged U.S. military personnel to refuse hypothetical illegal orders from the Trump administration.
Accountability and the “Enemies” List
MS NOW’s Ari Melber highlighted the alleged list, showing Pam Bondi’s exit from the DOJ as an example of failure, and raising questions about potential accountability for individuals involved in selective prosecution.
Crow, in his response, emphasized that strong leadership requires confronting challenges head-on. He acknowledged the existence of such lists and shared his intention to create his own list to track individuals who need to be held accountable.
“I’m creating my own lists of people that need to have oversight and accountability,” Crow stated, signaling that the fight for accountability in the Trump administration was far from over. He emphasized the importance of upholding the law, the Constitution, and the guardrails of democracy.
The Duty to Enforce the Law
Crow argued that those in the administration who were asked to violate the law or their oath to the Constitution must face judgment, even if it takes time. “You cannot escape it forever,” he said, stressing that no one, regardless of title or position, could hide from accountability.
“We will seek accountability because that is not just our right, it’s actually our duty,” Crow declared. “It’s our duty to make sure that we are enforcing the law, and we are upholding the guardrails of our democracy.”
Crow’s Role in the Military Video
Rep. Crow was one of the lawmakers featured in a November 2025 video in which six Democratic members of Congress called on members of the military and intelligence community to defy illegal orders from the federal government. The video was seen as a response to concerns about potential unlawful actions within the Trump administration.
The video included lawmakers who had served in the military or intelligence agencies, including Crow, Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Reps. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), and Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.).
DOJ Investigation and Grand Jury Ruling
In February, a grand jury in Washington, D.C., ruled not to indict the group of Democratic lawmakers involved in the video. The DOJ had opened an investigation into the video, but the grand jury’s ruling meant no charges would be brought against the lawmakers. Crow, in his comments, reiterated that this issue was far from resolved and that Congress would continue to push for accountability.
