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Lawmakers from the Democratic party demonstrated fury after former President Donald Trump alleged a group of Democratic congress members of being "turncoats" and stated they should be arrested and punished "by death" following their publication of a disputed video.

The Message That Sparked the Dispute

The clip, released on Tuesday, includes six Democratic lawmakers who previously worked in military or security roles.

"Like us, you all made an vow to safeguard and support this founding document," the officials stated in the brief video. "And right now, the threats to our governing document don't only come from abroad, but from right here at home. Our regulations are explicit, you can decline unlawful commands, you can decline illegal orders, you should decline illegal orders. No one has to carry out directives that break the law or our national charter."

Trump's Incensed Reply

The recorded statement appeared to prompt a angry reply from the ex-president.

On the following morning, Trump wrote on his preferred platform: "It's called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. Each one of these turncoats to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL."

In a separate publication, he stated: "This represents really serious, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be enabled to remain. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???"

In a additional publication, he added: "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, subject to punishment by DEATH!" He also redistributed a statement that read: "HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD !!"

Democratic Officials Respond

Following Trump's statements on that day, Democratic leadership issued a joint statement denouncing the statements.

"Violent politics has no position in the United States," they declared. "Congress members who were featured in the video all acted our nation with great loyalty and distinction. We clearly denounce Donald Trump's appalling and risky calls for execution against congressional representatives, and appeal to House Republicans to forcefully do the same."

The party representatives also mentioned that they had been in communication with security officials "to make certain the security of these members and their loved ones."

"Donald Trump must without delay delete these extreme online messages and recant his aggressive discourse before he causes harm," the statement continued.

Lawmakers' Strong Answer

The officials who were featured in the video also published a statement.

"We identify as veterans and security experts who value this country and made an oath to safeguard and defend the constitution of the United States," they said. "Our pledge is permanent, and we aim to maintain it. No intimidation, intimidation, or promotion of aggression will prevent us from that sacred duty."

"What's most telling is that the president considers it liable to punishment by capital punishment for us to reiterate the statutes," they added. "Military personnel should understand that we have their protection as they execute their vow to the founding principles and responsibility to obey only proper directives. It is not only the correct thing to do, but also our responsibility."

They continued: "Every American must come together and censure the president's requests for our death and ideological conflict. This is a moment for ethical certainty."

Further Partisan Reactions

The Democratic Senate minority leader also condemned Trump's statements and posted on digital platforms: "We must be absolutely clear: the ex-commander in chief is requesting the death of government members."

He added: "This is an outright THREAT. Every Senator, each house member, every American – without partisan consideration – should condemn this immediately and absolutely."

The GOP leader justified Trump's claim that the Democrats had participated in "treason", characterizing the video as "highly unsuitable", adding: "It is very risky, you have leading members of the government instructing soldiers to defy commands, I think that represents unprecedented in American history."

The GOP official also allegedly stated to journalists that in what he reviewed of Trump's messages, Trump was "describing the crime of sedition" but that "lawyers have to examine the language and establish all that."

White House Reaction

During a White House press conference on Thursday afternoon, when inquired by a journalist, "Does the president want to put to death elected officials?", the administration spokesperson replied: "Absolutely not."

"It's important to note about what the ex-commander in chief is responding to," the official stated. "We see active officials of the US Congress who worked together to arrange a video message to personnel of the US military, to active duty service members encouraging them to disobey the commander in chief's proper directives."

She stated: "The sanctity of our military relies on the hierarchy, and if that structure is compromised, it can result in people getting killed, it can lead to disorder, and precisely what these elected officials ... are fundamentally promoting."