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Mike Johnson Backs Trump on Sedition Attacks Against Dems

Trump accused Democrats of sedition and posted language about hanging them, prompting responses from congressional leaders.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump’s posts accusing six congressional Democrats of sedition, while saying Trump’s language was heated rhetoric. Other Republican and Democratic leaders offered differing responses, including criticism of the Democrats’ video and condemnation of Trump’s remarks.

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Donald Trump
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President whose posts accused Democrats of sedition and referenced execution

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House defending President Trump’s comments about Democrats’ sedition accusations

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who criticized the Democrats’ video but rejected execution

Marsha Blackburn
R · TN · SEN

Senator who criticized the Democrats’ video

House Democratic leader who condemned Trump’s remarks in a joint statement

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who condemned Trump’s remarks

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

House Democratic caucus chair who condemned Trump’s remarks in a joint statement

House Democratic whip who condemned Trump’s remarks in a joint statement

White House press secretary who said Trump did not literally mean to call for executions

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Trump Responds to Democrats’ Video on Illegal Orders

A video by Democratic lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders; Trump called the message seditious and said the conduct was punishable by death. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the posts as threats, lawmakers’ safety and whether Republican leaders condemn Trump. Center outlets mainly track the exchange and responses from lawmakers and officials, sometimes centering security concerns. Right-leaning outlets question the lawmakers’ video or the attention given to Trump’s response.

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