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Trump Condemns Democrats’ Video Amid Surge in Threats

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized a video by Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to reject "illegal" orders, calling it seditious and punishable by death.
Threats against Congress rose to nearly 9,500 in 2024, a 140% increase over eight years, fueling concerns about violent rhetoric.
Republican congressional candidate Valentina Gomez reported receiving death threats after expressing her views online.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized a video by Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to reject "illegal" orders, calling it seditious and punishable by death.
Threats against Congress rose to nearly 9,500 in 2024, a 140% increase over eight years, fueling concerns about violent rhetoric.
Republican congressional candidate Valentina Gomez reported receiving death threats after expressing her views online.