Trump Threatens Democratic Veterans in Congress With Death for Upholding Lawful Orders

In November 2025, President Trump posted and amplified Truth Social messages labeling Democratic veterans in Congress as 'traitors' and called their actions 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' after they released a video reminding military members to refuse illegal orders. He reshared posts explicitly demanding that the lawmakers be hanged, fueling bipartisan backlash and fears of political violence. Congressional leaders and veterans' groups condemned the rhetoric as incitement, and Democrats filed police complaints as safety concerns rose.