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Congressional Threats Spike to 10,000 Amid Trump, GOP Silent

5/2/2026

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Republicans Silent

Republican members of Congress have stayed publicly silent on President Donald Trump despite privately expressing alarm.
U.S. Capitol Police report violent threats against members of Congress rose from about 1,000 in 2016 to nearly 10,000 annually.
The threat surge coincides with President Donald Trump’s public presence and the Jan 6, 2021 riot.
A former Trump administration critic reported investigation threats, death threats, relocation to a safe house.

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Trump Claims Iran

President Donald Trump told state-dinner guests that King Charles III privately agreed Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon.
The statement, made at the U.K. state dinner, sparked diplomatic scrutiny over protocol and U.S.–U.K. relations.
Republican members of Congress have stayed publicly silent while privately voicing alarm over Trump’s rhetoric.
Millions joined “No Kings” protests in the United States against Trump’s rhetoric and third-term plans.

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Republicans Silent

Republican members of Congress have stayed publicly silent on President Donald Trump despite privately expressing alarm.
U.S. Capitol Police report violent threats against members of Congress rose from about 1,000 in 2016 to nearly 10,000 annually.
The threat surge coincides with President Donald Trump’s public presence and the Jan 6, 2021 riot.
A former Trump administration critic reported investigation threats, death threats, relocation to a safe house.

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