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Trump Accuses Democrats of 'Seditious Behavior Punishable by Death,' Sparking Outrage

Associated PressDecember 5, 20251 min7,038 views
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Condemnation of Trump's 'Seditious Behavior' Comments

  • 🗣️ Democrats have condemned comments made by President Trump accusing Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior punishable by death.'
  • 🇺🇸 The targeted lawmakers, all veterans, had previously called on US military members to uphold the Constitution and refuse illegal orders.

Trump's Response and Threats

  • ⚡ President Trump stated in a Fox News radio interview that the lawmakers were in "serious trouble," while denying he was threatening them.
  • ⚠️ Democratic leaders warned that Trump's posts could encourage political violence.

Pentagon and Republican Silence

  • 🛡️ A Pentagon spokesperson affirmed their love for the Constitution and challenged the notion that illegal orders were being issued.
  • 🤐 Rep. Chrissy Houlahan noted the lack of concern expressed by Republican colleagues regarding Trump's social media posts, finding their silence "dumbfounding."
  • 🚨 Houlahan viewed Trump's remarks as a threat against her life and an explicit embrace of political violence.
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Donald TrumpDemocratic LawmakersSeditious BehaviorPolitical ViolenceUS MilitaryConstitutionIllegal OrdersNational GuardFox NewsChrissy HoulahanPentagon
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