Trump calls Democrat video to troops 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death'

Six Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds released a video reminding service members of their right to refuse unlawful orders, prompting President Trump to accuse them of sedition and suggest they should face trial or death. The President posted multiple social media messages calling for their arrest, while the White House later claimed he was merely "defining the crime of sedition" rather than literally threatening execution. This confrontation occurs against a backdrop of increasing political violence in America, with 85% of citizens believing such violence is rising, and recent incidents including assassinations, arson attacks, and threats against politicians from both parties.