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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Death threats surge against Democrats targeted by Trump posts

Trump's posts accusing lawmakers of "seditious behavior" and "punishable by death" coincided with increased threats to Democratic lawmakers and heightened security measures.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top House Dem Says Trump Should Keep His Reckless Mouth Shut': He's Gonna Get Someone Killed'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), alongside the Democratic whip and conference chair, put out a statement Thursday blasting President Donald Trump's threat to execute six Congressional Democrats. Trump posted on social media a screed aimed at Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). Trump's posts accused the lawmakers of SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH after they put out a video urging military members not to follow illegal orders.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

California lawmaker doubts threats against Democrats are reviewed - San Jose Spotlight

House Democrats report repeated violent threats that the Justice Department declined to prosecute, producing fear for members and calls for increased security.
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