Overview
- The president wrote on Truth Social that the lawmakers' conduct was treason and "punishable by death," later posting a separate message questioning whether they should be imprisoned.
- The six Democrats, all with military or intelligence backgrounds, released a video urging service members and intelligence personnel to refuse unlawful commands.
- House Democratic leadership said they are coordinating with the Sergeant-at-Arms and U.S. Capitol Police to safeguard the lawmakers and their families.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department would very closely examine the lawmakers' actions, according to reporting.
- White House aide Stephen Miller accused the group of "openly calling for an overthrow," while Republicans including Speaker Mike Johnson defended the criticism as a response to undermining the chain of command.