US EditionIf Threatening To Hang Members of Congress Isn’t Impeachable, What Is?
Trump endorsed calls for executing six Democratic lawmakers after they urged military personnel to obey the Constitution and refuse illegal orders, escalating political tensions.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump amplified social-media posts endorsing the hanging of senators and representatives, reposting an article and writing `This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country.`
- After the veterans’ video urging troops to follow lawful orders, backlash intensified, with lawmakers including Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, and Reps. Chris DeLuzio, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Jason Crow, emphasizing military law and constitutionality.
- Legal and ethical norms underpin the lawmakers’ message to service members, affirming that disobeying unlawful orders is required under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and military ethics.
- The boosted execution language led to more death threats, including posts like `HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD!!`, prompting targeted lawmakers to increase security for themselves and families.
- The escalation aligns with a pattern of violent rhetoric that predates this week, with commentators saying it crosses a red line and echoes calls against Gen. Mark Milley and the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
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