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Rand Paul Slams Trump’s 'Traitor' Remarks, Fuels Division

11/24/2025

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Sen. Rand Paul criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for labeling Democratic lawmakers as "traitors," calling the remarks reckless and irresponsible.
He argued such language worsens divisions.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin cited a rise in death threats after Trump's remarks targeting lawmakers urging service members to refuse unlawful orders.
Trump posted on social media that traitors should be arrested and tried, calling their actions "seditious behavior" punishable by death.

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Sen. Rand Paul criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for labeling Democratic lawmakers as "traitors," calling the remarks reckless and irresponsible.
He argued such language worsens divisions.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin cited a rise in death threats after Trump's remarks targeting lawmakers urging service members to refuse unlawful orders.
Trump posted on social media that traitors should be arrested and tried, calling their actions "seditious behavior" punishable by death.