Summary
President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of the death penalty for Democratic Congress members who advised military personnel to reject illegal orders. He posted these remarks on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling the Democrats' behavior seditious. The Democrats defended their statements, referencing military law that obligates members to refuse unlawful orders.
Key Facts
- President Trump suggested that some Democrats could face the death penalty for sedition.
- Trump expressed support for imprisoning these Democrats for their comments.
- The Democrats' video featured six senators and representatives urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders.
- The Uniform Code of Military Justice requires service members to disobey illegal orders.
- The Democrats stated they were reminding military and intelligence workers of their duty under existing law.
- Stephens Miller, Trump's adviser, interpreted the Democrats' video as a call for insurrection.
- The Democrats defended their statement as a lawful reminder to uphold Constitutional duties.
- The video message ended with a historic Navy slogan, "Don’t give up the ship."
