Karoline Leavitt Defends Trump’s Death Penalty Post — By Insisting He Opposes ‘Dangerous Rhetoric’

Colby Hall Nov 20th, 2025, 2:17 pm

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended former President Donald Trump’s recent Truth Social post calling Democratic members of Congress “seditious traitors” and saying their conduct was “ punishable by death ,” while insisting Trump actually opposes “dangerous rhetoric.”

During the press briefing, a reporter pressed Leavitt about Trump’s comments regarding a video released by six Democratic senators and representatives — all military veterans — reminding service members that they are required to refuse unlawful orders under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Trump responded by claiming the lawmakers were guilty of “treason” and

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