US President Donald Trump says six Democratic politicians, all of whom are veterans, have committed seditious behaviour punishable by death after they urged members of the military not to obey unlawful orders.

In a video posted on X, the Democratic politicians urge current members of the US military and spy agencies to refuse illegal orders and to defend the constitution. Loading Twitter content

The video was posted by Senator Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA officer.

On his Truth Social page, Mr Trump responded by saying "this is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country".

"Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???

"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"

Mr Trump's comments come as the US president faces increasing pressure domesti

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