Summary
Representative Jason Crow from Colorado has asked the U.S. Capitol Police to investigate President Trump for certain social media posts that Crow's office describes as "threatening." The White House has denied that these posts, which mention severe punishments for a group of Democrat lawmakers, are threats. The Capitol Police have not commented on whether they will investigate.
Key Facts
- Rep. Jason Crow has requested an investigation into President Trump's social media posts.
- Crow's office claims the posts are "intimidating, threatening, and concerning."
- The posts include calls to "ARREST" and "LOCK UP" Democrat lawmakers.
- Trump described the lawmakers as "TRAITORS" and referenced "sedition punishable by death."
- Trump's posts were in response to a video from some lawmakers urging military members not to follow illegal orders.
- The White House has denied the posts are threats, with Trump saying in an interview that the remarks were not meant as threats.
- The U.S. Capitol Police have not commented on whether an investigation will happen.
