Ông Trump dọa tử hình nghị sĩ đảng Dân chủ 'phản nghịch'

President Trump threatened to execute 'treasonous' Democratic members after six lawmakers called on U.S. military personnel to disobey orders.

Senators Elissa Slotkin, Mark Kelly, along with Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan, all Democrats, criticized President Donald Trump's administration on November 20 for 'pitting the military and intelligence experts against the American people.'

The group of Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to refuse to carry out 'illegal orders' and to stand up to protect the rule of law in the United States. They stated they would not be intimidated by Trump’s threats, noting that they are all 'veterans and patriotic security experts.'

U.S. lawmakers did not mention the specific incident when making their statement.

President Trump harshly criticized the statements of the group of Democratic lawmakers. "This is truly terrible and dangerous for our country. Their words are unacceptable. This is the action of traitors, lock them up. This is treasonous behavior, deserving of the death penalty," he wrote on social media.

U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on November 19. Photo: AFP

The Democratic Party quickly responded to the U.S. President. "Trump just called for the execution of Democratic lawmakers, which is outrageous," a post on the Democratic Party's social media account stated.

Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate, criticized President Trump for fanning the flames of violence among his supporters. "He is igniting conflict in a country already full of political tension," Senator Schumer said.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later said that President Trump did not want to see lawmakers executed. However, she condemned the group of lawmakers and asked, "Why aren’t you saying anything about the members of Congress who are encouraging and inciting violence?" "The Democratic lawmakers should be punished according to the law for such statements. Inciting rebellion and refusing to follow lawful orders is a very dangerous act by sitting lawmakers. They must be held accountable, and that is what President Trump wants to see," Leavitt said. House Speaker Mike Johnson believes that President Trump did not call for violence but was "defining criminal behavior." "Consider the threat to national security and its consequences for the institution," he said.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell rejected the claim that American soldiers are carrying out illegal orders. "Soldiers follow orders, while officials issue lawful orders. We love the Constitution. These politicians have lost their minds," he said.

American military personnel, especially commanders, have the right to refuse orders if they are deemed illegal. Commanders can consult with legal advisors on the staff to make a decision, but lower-ranking soldiers rarely have the same opportunity. U.S. military law also stipulates that soldiers will be punished if they disobey lawful orders.