Trump calls Democratic veteran Congress members traitors deserving death, reposts call to hang them

On November 20, 2025, President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing Democratic members of Congress — Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly and Reps. Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan, all military veterans and former intelligence officers — of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS, punishable by DEATH!" after they posted a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. Trump called for them to be "ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL" and reposted multiple accounts calling to "HANG THEM." Senator Slotkin reported receiving death threats instantaneously; Capitol Police placed her under 24/7 security. Rep. Jason Crow reported receiving multiple death threats. House Democratic leaders including Hakeem Jeffries issued a joint statement condemning Trump's "death threats against Democratic Members."