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Trump Threatens Six Democrats with Death Penalty, Prompting GOP Pushback

President Trump accused six Democratic members of Congress of "seditious behavior, punishable by death" after they appeared in a video urging service members to disobey "illegal orders." Senior Republicans, including the Senate majority leader, publicly expressed dismay at the president's rhetoric. Political analysts say Republican willingness to challenge the president appears to be growing. A scheduled Oval Office meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could bring the dispute back into the spotlight.

08:02 PM, 11/21/2025Politics
Trump Threatens Six Democrats with Death Penalty, Prompting GOP Pushback

President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on six Democratic members of Congress, accusing them of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH" after they appeared in a video urging military personnel to refuse what the lawmakers described as "illegal orders." The rhetoric drew public dismay from senior Republicans, including the Senate majority leader.

What the president said

In a series of pointed remarks, Mr. Trump condemned the lawmakers' participation in the video and framed their actions as a grave threat to national security. He used unusually forceful language — including the all-caps phrase quoted above — that raised concerns among members of his own party.

"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH."

GOP reaction and political fallout

Many Republican lawmakers signaled discomfort with the president's choice of words, underscoring a growing willingness among some in the party to publicly challenge him. Political analysts noted in a DC briefing that the president's control over congressional Republicans appears to have softened on a range of issues.

What to watch next

The dispute could resurface later today when the president is scheduled to meet in the Oval Office with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist whom the president has criticized loudly. Observers say that meeting may highlight tensions between the White House and both Democratic and dissenting Republican lawmakers.

Note: The account above summarizes public statements and reactions reported today. The situation is evolving and further statements from congressional leaders and the White House may clarify positions in the coming hours.

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