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Trump Threatens Democrats, Sparks Controversy Over Military Orders

1/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to execute Democratic lawmakers who advised military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, both former military members, urged service members to uphold the Constitution.
Democrats urged condemnation; Republican responses were more subdued, with Lindsey Graham criticizing the Democrats' video and saying Trump's reaction was excessive.
Senator Chuck Schumer warned such language could incite violence among supporters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to execute Democratic lawmakers who advised military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, both former military members, urged service members to uphold the Constitution.
Democrats urged condemnation; Republican responses were more subdued, with Lindsey Graham criticizing the Democrats' video and saying Trump's reaction was excessive.
Senator Chuck Schumer warned such language could incite violence among supporters.