"Rep. Jason Crow's (D-Colo.) office went so far as to ask the Capitol Police to investigate Trump, calling his posts "threatening, intimidating, and concerning" in an email first reported by Axios. Trump and the White House have denied that his posts were meant to constitute threats. Driving the news: "We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not, you know, closer to a thousand threats," Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) told NBC News, adding that the Senate sergeant-at-arms has arranged for her to have "24/7 security.""
""Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren't just coming from abroad," the Democrats said. "You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders." Trump responded in a series of posts on Truth Social, accusing the lawmakers of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" and suggesting their comments were "punishable by DEATH.""
Rep. Jason Crow's office requested a Capitol Police investigation after labeling Trump's social media posts "threatening, intimidating, and concerning." Trump and the White House denied any intent to threaten. Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she has received hundreds of threats and has 24/7 security. Crow's staff reported a substantial increase in threats and implemented additional safety measures for the congressman and his family. Several Democrats, including Reps. Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan, reported upticks in threats. Lawmakers urged service members to refuse unlawful orders; Trump called their remarks "seditious" and said they were "punishable by death." The White House press secretary denied that language constituted a threat.
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