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Joe Scarborough Rages at Mike Johnson and President Trump, Swearing on Live TV

Trump called the lawmakers’ conduct “seditious behavior, punishable by DEATH!”

Joe Scarborough Rages at Mike Johnson and President Trump, Swearing on Live TV
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Joe Scarborough criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for defending President Trump’s response to Democratic lawmakers’ message to military and intelligence personnel. Trump had described the lawmakers’ call as “seditious behavior, punishable by DEATH!”

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose response to the lawmakers’ message prompted the dispute

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who defended Trump’s characterization of the lawmakers’ message

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Joe Scarborough
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Morning Joe host who criticized Johnson’s defense of Trump

Scarborough's version of this story ↗
Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator whose post urged military and intelligence personnel to uphold the law and Constitution

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23 OUTLETS
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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