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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nicola Slawson

First Thing: Outrage after Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington, DCepa12534094 President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 18 November 2025.  EPA/NATHAN HOWARD  / POOL
Donald Trump speaks with members of the media in the Oval Office this week. Photograph: Nathan Howard/EPA

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Democrats expressed outrage after Donald Trump accused a group of Democratic lawmakers of engaging in “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH” and that they should be arrested after they posted a video in which they told active service members they should refuse illegal orders.

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