CNN 5 Things Trump’s ‘Execution’ Post, Ukraine Peace Plan Backlash, AI Executive Order and more
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Nov 21, 2025 Discussion kicks off with President Trump's inflammatory post advocating for the execution of Democratic lawmakers, igniting widespread outrage. Next, a controversial U.S. peace plan for Ukraine, which includes ceding territory to Russia, faces severe backlash. A judge rules the deployment of National Guard troops to DC as illegal, stirring debate over executive power. In Alabama, a new ban restricts transgender books for youth in public libraries. Concerns rise over a draft executive order on AI that could undermine state safety regulations.
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Controversial Call Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
- President Donald Trump's posts suggested Democratic lawmakers should be executed for "seditious behavior," sparking major backlash and Republican distancing.
- White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said he did not endorse execution and deflected to blaming Democrats.
US Plan Would Require Major Ukrainian Concessions
- The US-drafted 28-point Ukraine peace plan would have Kyiv cede territory including Crimea and sharply reduce its military.
- Ukrainian and European officials sharply criticized the proposal as legally and politically unacceptable.
Judge Rules DC Guard Deployment Unlawful
- A federal judge ruled Trump's National Guard deployment to DC illegal for exceeding authority and acting without a civilian request.
- Judge Gia Cobb delayed ordering troop removal to allow a 21-day government appeal window.