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'Unglued!' House lawmaker punches back after Trump calls for her execution

Trump suggested the lawmakers' video about refusing unlawful orders was punishable by death.

'Unglued!' House lawmaker punches back after Trump calls for her execution
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Rep. Maggie Goodlander defended a video reminding service members they may refuse unlawful orders after President Donald Trump said the message was “punishable by death.” She said the video stated what federal law requires.

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Representative defending the video about service members refusing unlawful orders

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White House press secretary criticizing the lawmakers' video

ALSO MENTIONED  Jake Sullivan, Former National Security Adviser mentioned as Goodlander's husband; Wolf Blitzer, CNN interviewer of Goodlander

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Trump Says Democrats' Video Is Punishable by Death

Outlets agree Trump responded to a video by six Democratic lawmakers urging service members to refuse illegal orders by calling their conduct seditious and saying it was punishable by death. Left-leaning outlets portray the remarks as threats that endanger lawmakers and fault Republicans for not speaking out. Center outlets largely report the dispute, lawmakers’ responses and security concerns, though some opinion coverage sharply condemns Trump. Right-leaning outlets split between echoing Trump’s accusation or casting Democrats’ safety concerns as an overreaction and reporting criticism alongside Trump’s defense.

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