Trump Demands Trials for Democrats Over Sedition

In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged, "This is treasonous behavior at the highest level. Every single one of these traitors to our country must be arrested and prosecuted. Their words cannot stand - we will no longer have a country!!! An example must be set."

The president then reposted 16 Truth Social posts, including one advocating the execution of Democrats, saying, "George Washington would have done this."

He later wrote, "Treasonous behavior, death penalty!"

Sen., shown in Tuesday's video, Representatives Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), as well as Representatives Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), and Chris DeLuzio (D-Penn.) are all either military veterans or served in roles focused on national security before assuming office.

"We know you are under tremendous stress and pressure right now," they said. "Americans trust their military. But that trust is at risk. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threat to our Constitution comes not just from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear; you can refuse unlawful orders."

As part of his effort to curb street crime and promote deportations, Trump has federalized National Guard troops in US cities, including Washington, Chicago, and Portland. Democratic officials have argued that the president's deployment constitutes an illegal use of federal power and have filed a lawsuit to stop it. The statement said that House leadership was in contact with the House Sergeant at Arms and the United States Capitol Police to "ensure the safety" of the members mentioned in Trump's post.

"Donald Trump incited the violent attack on the Capitol on January 6th in a fraudulent attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election," they wrote. "The president's violent and baseless rhetoric against American patriots is consistent with his well-known history of attacking prisoners of war, Gold Star families, and war heroes. Donald Trump knows no bounds."

None of the Democrats seen in the video immediately responded to a request for comment about Trump's threats. However, Trump remained troubled by the video even on Thursday.