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Trump says Democrats’ video message to military is ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death

Trump says Democrats’ video message to military is ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death

Summary

President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, saying it is punishable by death. The lawmakers, all veterans, released a video urging U.S. military members to follow the Constitution and not obey illegal orders.

Key Facts

  • President Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition.
  • The accusation involves a punishment of death for sedition.
  • The lawmakers are veterans of the armed services and intelligence community.
  • They released a 90-second video message to U.S. military members.
  • The message urged service members to uphold the Constitution.
  • The video was posted by Senator Elissa Slotkin on social media.
  • Other lawmakers involved are Senator Mark Kelly, and Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan.
  • The video emphasized the stress and pressure on military members.

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