Rand Paul Rebukes Trump’s “Traitors” and Death-Penalty Rhetoric on Face the Nation
His remarks represent on-the-record Republican criticism of Trump’s language over a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders.
Overview
- In a CBS Face the Nation interview, the Kentucky senator called labeling opponents “traitors” and suggesting death as punishment “reckless, inappropriate, irresponsible.”
- Paul said such language does not help the country heal and instead “stirs things up.”
- He argued incendiary talk comes from both parties and cited swatting incidents, including one targeting his retired father.
- The exchange followed Trump accusing six Democratic lawmakers of sedition over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
- Mediaite reported the comments on Sunday and posted the CBS clip of Paul’s appearance.