Summary
Five Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to ignore illegal orders received bomb threats after President Donald Trump accused them of being traitors. There have been no reported injuries, and law enforcement agencies have ensured the safety of the lawmakers and their offices. The lawmakers previously released a video encouraging military members to follow the law and refuse illegal orders.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump called some Democratic lawmakers' actions "seditious behavior" and suggested it was punishable by death.
- Five lawmakers received bomb threats: Senator Elissa Slotkin and Representatives Jason Crow, Chrissy Houlahan, Chris Deluzio, and Maggie Goodlander.
- The lawmakers had released a video urging military members to disobey illegal orders, without specifying what those orders might be.
- Police and law enforcement responded to threats at the lawmakers' offices across different states.
- No injuries were reported due to the bomb threats.
- Lawmakers' offices reported increased threats and abusive calls after Trump's comments.
- President Trump denied that his remarks were direct threats and described them as charged rhetoric.
