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Trump's Sedition Claims Spark Surge in Threats Against Senators

12/2/2025

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U.S. Senator Mark Kelly says threats against him and Gabby Giffords surged after U.S. President Donald Trump called for executing six Democrats.
Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition for urging military members to defy illegal orders.
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin said security has risen due to threats and criticized Trump for weaponizing government against perceived enemies.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned rising political violence and called for civility among elected officials.

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U.S. Senator Mark Kelly says threats against him and Gabby Giffords surged after U.S. President Donald Trump called for executing six Democrats.
Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition for urging military members to defy illegal orders.
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin said security has risen due to threats and criticized Trump for weaponizing government against perceived enemies.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned rising political violence and called for civility among elected officials.