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Donald Trump Downplays 'Death' Remarks About 'Seditious' Democrats

Donald Trump Downplays 'Death' Remarks About 'Seditious' Democrats

Summary

President Donald Trump commented on several Democratic lawmakers, saying their advice to military members about not following illegal orders amounted to sedition, which is serious wrongdoing against the government. He mentioned on social media that such behavior could be punishable by death, but later clarified on a radio show that he was not threatening them with death.

Key Facts

  • President Trump made remarks about Democratic lawmakers suggesting they committed sedition.
  • Sedition is when someone acts against their government, which is seen as a serious crime.
  • Trump posted on Truth Social saying this behavior could be punishable by death.
  • He later said on Fox News Radio that he wasn't threatening death to anyone.
  • Trump mentioned that in the past, such acts could result in death penalties.
  • He acknowledged that today’s standards are "softer" compared to the past.

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