President Donald Trump on Friday denied that he threatened the members of Congress but defended his comment of ‘seditious treason,’ saying that he did not “threaten death” to Democratic lawmakers for treason, which he said a day earlier, was “punishable by death.” When asked to clarify in an interview on conservative Brian Kilmeade’s radio show as to what he meant, Trump said, “In the old days, if you said a thing like that, that was punishable by death. I think they’re in serious trouble. I would say they’re in serious trouble. I’m not threatening death, but I think they’re in serious trouble.” Trump said the lawmakers in the video “broke the law”, and added, “I can say if I ever said that and there were a Democrat as president, all hell would have broken loose. And it has broken loose.” Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation.&nbsp;Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-urges-ukraine-to-accept-peace-plan-by-thanksgiving-after-zelensky-says-kyiv-risks-losing-us-support-1763751642617">Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support</a>&nbsp;Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Houlahan and Goodlander didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment in response to Trump’s assertion Friday that he wasn’t threatening death.&nbsp;<h2>Rep. Jason Crow’s office requests police to probe Trump’s posts</h2>&nbsp;Rep. Jason Crow’s office has formally requested that the United States Capitol Police investigate Trump’s recent posts attacking the Democratic congressman, referring to the posts as “intimidating, threatening, and concerning.”&nbsp;“I write to report threats made by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, against Congressman Jason Crow,” Crow’s office said.&nbsp;The email then lists Trump’s Truth Social posts attacking the Democrat lawmakers. Trump called the lawmakers “traitors,” accused them of “seditious behaviour” and suggested their actions are “punishable by death.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ukraine-may-lose-its-dignity-or-a-key-partner-says-zelensky-on-white-house-peace-plan-1763742254304">‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan</a><h2>Significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric, threats</h2>&nbsp;“All of these posts by the president of the United States are intimidating, threatening, and concerning,” the email says.&nbsp;“After these messages by the President, our congressional offices have seen a significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric and additional threats.”&nbsp;Crow told reporters on Capitol Hill that he was “absolutely” receiving more threats since Trump’s posts. “You know, when the president of the United States tweets out death threats and says the things that he says that, you know, that stirs things up a lot,” Crow said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/boy-16-loses-memory-after-head-injury-returns-to-family-after-another-bump-reverts-loss-45-years-later-1763747188538">Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later</a>

Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders. Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation.

President Donald Trump on Friday denied that he threatened the members of Congress but defended his comment of ‘seditious treason,’ saying that he did not “threaten death” to Democratic lawmakers for treason, which he said a day earlier, was “punishable by death.” When asked to clarify in an interview on conservative Brian Kilmeade’s radio show as to what he meant, Trump said, “In the old days, if you said a thing like that, that was punishable by death. I think they’re in serious trouble. I would say they’re in serious trouble. I’m not threatening death, but I think they’re in serious trouble.” Trump said the lawmakers in the video “broke the law”, and added, “I can say if I ever said that and there were a Democrat as president, all hell would have broken loose. And it has broken loose.” Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation. Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders. Also Read: Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thanksgiving after Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Houlahan and Goodlander didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment in response to Trump’s assertion Friday that he wasn’t threatening death. Rep. Jason Crow’s office requests police to probe Trump’s posts Rep. Jason Crow’s office has formally requested that the United States Capitol Police investigate Trump’s recent posts attacking the Democratic congressman, referring to the posts as “intimidating, threatening, and concerning.” “I write to report threats made by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, against Congressman Jason Crow,” Crow’s office said. The email then lists Trump’s Truth Social posts attacking the Democrat lawmakers. Trump called the lawmakers “traitors,” accused them of “seditious behaviour” and suggested their actions are “punishable by death.” Also Read: ‘Ukraine may lose its dignity or a key partner,’ says Zelensky on White House peace plan Significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric, threats “All of these posts by the president of the United States are intimidating, threatening, and concerning,” the email says. “After these messages by the President, our congressional offices have seen a significant uptick in calls and emails with violent rhetoric and additional threats.” Crow told reporters on Capitol Hill that he was “absolutely” receiving more threats since Trump’s posts. “You know, when the president of the United States tweets out death threats and says the things that he says that, you know, that stirs things up a lot,” Crow said. Also Read: Boy, 16, loses memory after head injury, returns to family after another bump reverts loss 45 years later

Trump’s latest remarks come after Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are veterans, released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders. Trump added that he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is investigating the situation.

Trump defends ‘seditious treason’ remark, Democrat seeks police probe into president’s posts

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 30) said that he has instructed the Department of War to start testing nuclear weapons "immediately," without offering further details. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone. Notably, this is the first time the US has ordered testing of nuclear weapons after 1992.&nbsp;In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. Highlighting that he hates testing of nuclear weapons “because of the tremendous destructive power,” Trump added that he is ordering the same because of the testing programs of other nations. “Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” he said in the post.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251030/image-1761790607459.png"></figure>&nbsp;Trump's announcement came minutes before his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. It also came after Russia tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile. Russia also carried out a test of a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo, according to Reuters. Trump described these tests as “not appropriate," despite Sergei Ryabkov, a close aide to Putin, claiming that Moscow had notified the US in advance about the test. During his first term, Trump sought a nearly tenfold increase in the US nuclear arsenal, NBC News reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is to be noted that the US last conducted a nuclear test, “Divider,” on September 23, 1992, at the Nevada National Security Site. Then President George H. W Bush imposed a moratorium that year, but the US retains the capability to resume testing at the same site if needed. However, in response to Trump’s post, Nevada congresswoman Dina Titus posted on X: “Absolutely not. I’ll be introducing legislation to put a stop to this.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump ordered the Department of War to “immediately” begin nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia and China’s programs. He said he dislikes such tests but wants parity after Putin announced a successful test of a nuclear-powered underwater drone.


United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct 30) said that he has instructed the Department of War to start testing nuclear weapons "immediately," without offering further details. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone. Notably, this is the first time the US has ordered testing of nuclear weapons after 1992. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. Highlighting that he hates testing of nuclear weapons “because of the tremendous destructive power,” Trump added that he is ordering the same because of the testing programs of other nations. “Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” he said in the post. Trump's announcement came minutes before his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. It also came after Russia tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile. Russia also carried out a test of a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo, according to Reuters. Trump described these tests as “not appropriate," despite Sergei Ryabkov, a close aide to Putin, claiming that Moscow had notified the US in advance about the test. During his first term, Trump sought a nearly tenfold increase in the US nuclear arsenal, NBC News reported. It is to be noted that the US last conducted a nuclear test, “Divider,” on September 23, 1992, at the Nevada National Security Site. Then President George H. W Bush imposed a moratorium that year, but the US retains the capability to resume testing at the same site if needed. However, in response to Trump’s post, Nevada congresswoman Dina Titus posted on X: “Absolutely not. I’ll be introducing legislation to put a stop to this.”

US President Donald Trump ordered the Department of War to “immediately” begin nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia and China’s programs. He said he dislikes such tests but wants parity after Putin announced a successful test of a nuclear-powered underwater drone.

'I HATED to do it...': Trump orders first nuclear weapons testing since 1992 — citing Russia and China

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