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Senator Kelly Slams Trump for Intimidating Congress

11/27/2025

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Senator Mark Kelly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for attempting to intimidate Congress over military personnel's loyalty to the Constitution.
In a CBS News interview, Kelly said Trump's comments suggested that loyalty to the Constitution could be "punishable by death."
He emphasized that he would not be intimidated by the president's actions.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Democratic lawmakers and Trump regarding government accountability and constitutional loyalty.

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Senator Mark Kelly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for attempting to intimidate Congress over military personnel's loyalty to the Constitution.
In a CBS News interview, Kelly said Trump's comments suggested that loyalty to the Constitution could be "punishable by death."
He emphasized that he would not be intimidated by the president's actions.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Democratic lawmakers and Trump regarding government accountability and constitutional loyalty.