House Democratic leadership said Thursday they've been in touch with the U.S. Capitol Police and the House sergeant-at-arms to protect a group of lawmakers after President Trump appeared to suggest that their comments were "punishable by DEATH!""

Why it matters: Trump considerably ramped up the severity of his rhetoric against Democrats on Thursday after a group of military veterans serving in Congress released a video encouraging service members to resist unlawful orders. • "This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???" • In a follow-up post, he added: "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"

What they're saying: "We unequivocally condemn Donald

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