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Trump's Rhetoric Sparks Threats, DOD Investigates Lawmakers

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked Democratic lawmakers, calling them traitors deserving jail time.
Sen. Rand Paul criticized Trump's rhetoric as reckless.
The rhetoric increased threats against lawmakers, notably Rep. Elissa Slotkin.
The Department of Defense has opened an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly.
The conflict complicates funding for government operations and health insurance subsidies by the January deadline.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked Democratic lawmakers, calling them traitors deserving jail time.
Sen. Rand Paul criticized Trump's rhetoric as reckless.
The rhetoric increased threats against lawmakers, notably Rep. Elissa Slotkin.
The Department of Defense has opened an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly.
The conflict complicates funding for government operations and health insurance subsidies by the January deadline.