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Trump Faces Backlash for Incendiary 'Death' Remarks on Democrats

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump sparked outrage on November 20, 2025, by saying Democratic lawmakers urging disobedience of illegal orders should face death in a Truth Social post.
GOP Senator Lindsey Graham called the remarks "over the top."
Democrats, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, condemned the rhetoric as incitement to violence.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Trump to retract the statements to protect lawmakers.

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U.S. President Donald Trump sparked outrage on November 20, 2025, by saying Democratic lawmakers urging disobedience of illegal orders should face death in a Truth Social post.
GOP Senator Lindsey Graham called the remarks "over the top."
Democrats, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, condemned the rhetoric as incitement to violence.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Trump to retract the statements to protect lawmakers.