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Trump's Comments Spark Rising Threats Against Lawmakers

11/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not threatening death toward Democratic lawmakers accused of seditious behavior.
Trump claimed these lawmakers broke the law and said they are in serious trouble.
In response, lawmakers reported increased threats, with Capitol Police investigating Trump's posts as intimidating.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied Trump was calling for executions.
Some lawmakers noted rising violent rhetoric since his statements.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not threatening death toward Democratic lawmakers accused of seditious behavior.
Trump claimed these lawmakers broke the law and said they are in serious trouble.
In response, lawmakers reported increased threats, with Capitol Police investigating Trump's posts as intimidating.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied Trump was calling for executions.
Some lawmakers noted rising violent rhetoric since his statements.