Trump Accuses PA Lawmakers, Others Of Crimes: State, National Reactions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reaction continues to pour in after President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested said six Democratic lawmakers committed crimes "punishable by death" after they advised military members and intelligence officials to ignore illegal orders from the administration.

Two of the six elected leaders who filmed a video suggesting administration orders should be disregarded are from Pennsylvania: Representatives Chris Deluzio of Allegheny County and Chrissy Houlahan of Berks and Chester counties in Pennsylvania. The other four are Jason Crow of Colorado and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire; and senators Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mark Kelly of Arizona.

All are either military veterans or worked in intelligence circles before taking office.

On his Truth Social media page, Trump called the behavior of the Democrats "seditious" and "punishable by death."

Appearing on CNN, Thursday, Deluzio had this to say:

"I think it's an outrageous call for political violence against me and my colleagues who are members of Congress..It's a moment (in which) Democrats and Republicans and everyone else in our country should condemn his calls for political violence."

Houlahan had no comment beyond a joint statement the six lawmakers issued on Thursday condemning the president's words.

In a post on X, Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman stated, "I strongly reject this dangerous rhetoric.

"Do not threaten Members of Congress. Republican or Democrat. It’s deeply wrong with no exceptions—ever."

Republican Sen. Dave McCormick's last X post on Nov. 17 stated this "Great to see my friend and Pittsburgh legend Rocky Bleier honored for his service to our nation this past Sunday."

Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer of New York strongly criticized the president's remarks, saying "Every time Donald Trump posts things like this, he makes political violence more likely. None of us should tolerate this kind of behavior.

"He is lighting a match in a country soaked with political gasoline."