Anderson Cooper 360 Trump Accuses Democrats Of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
Nov 21, 2025
In an intense discussion, U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio, a Navy veteran, reacts to President Trump's alarming remarks about sedition and military oaths. Chief White House Correspondent Caitlin Collins challenges the administration on their framing of a Democratic video, clarifying that it urged troops to follow lawful orders. Legal expert Dan Goldman analyzes the irregularities in Justice Department investigations, while John King reports on Pennsylvania voters’ frustrations over rising costs, highlighting how economic strain shapes political sentiment.
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Rhetoric Turns Constitutional Duty Into Crisis
- President Trump's public posts framed a constitutional reminder to troops as "seditious" and called for arrest and even death for lawmakers.
- Anderson warns this rhetoric places service members in a fraught position about lawful versus unlawful orders.
Demand Accurate Framing Before Legal Action
- Caitlin Collins pressed the White House to accurately represent the Democrats' video and asked for clarity on whether the president will seek prosecutions.
- She urged scrutiny of the administration's framing because the lawmakers explicitly urged obedience to lawful orders.
Navy Veteran Lawmaker Threatened For Upholding Oath
- Rep. Chris Deluzio, a Navy veteran, said the president called for his death after Deluzio reiterated service members' oath to follow lawful orders.
- Deluzio described training that emphasizes loyalty to the Constitution and said the president's reaction is "a dark and dangerous day."