Summary
President Donald Trump criticized six Democratic lawmakers after they released a video telling military and intelligence personnel they could refuse unlawful orders. He called their actions "seditious" and said they were "punishable by death." The Democrats responded by condemning Trump's comments and urging Americans to oppose political violence.
Key Facts
- Six Democratic lawmakers released a video advising military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders.
- President Trump labeled these lawmakers as "seditious" and suggested their actions were "punishable by death."
- The Democrats criticized Trump's remarks, calling for unity against political violence.
- The video was part of a response to questions about the legality of certain military operations.
- Senator Mark Kelly mentioned his wife's experience with political violence to highlight the dangers of such rhetoric.
- Representative Jason Crow stated that Trump's threats would not intimidate him.
- Representative Elissa Slotkin and others stressed the importance of rejecting threats of violence in American discourse.
