Senator Mark Kelly Defies Trump’s Accusations of Seditious Behavior

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Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has stated he will not be intimidated after US President Donald Trump accused a group of Democrats of “seditious behaviour punishable by death” in a social media post. Kelly is among several Democrats who advised military and intelligence personnel that they are under no obligation to follow “illegal orders”. Additionally, he has called on Republicans to publicly reject Trump’s threats.

Mark Kelly Stands Against Trump’s Intimidation Tactics

Democratic senator Mark Kelly has resisted intimidation following President Donald Trump’s social media posts accusing a group of Democrats of engaging in seditious behaviour.

Lawmakers Under Fire

Senator Kelly, along with other Democrats who urged military and intelligence personnel to disregard illegal orders, reaffirmed this position, accusing Trump of intimidation. He also urged Republicans in Congress to reject Trump’s threats.

Heightened Rhetoric Concerns

Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar criticized what she deemed as a dangerous response from Trump. She expressed concern on Meet the Press about the President’s threat against members of Congress.

Key Stories

Senator Mark Kelly on Sunday urged Republicans to oppose Trump’s threats against him and other Democratic lawmakers. View the full story here.

Backlash Against Trump

Zohran Mamdani has renewed his claim that Trump is a despot, just after a surprisingly cordial meeting. Read more here.

“MAGA” Influence Beyond the US

A new transparency feature on X reveals that influential personalities in the “Make America Great Again” movement are located across the globe, including Russia, Nigeria and India. Read the full story.

DOGE Disbands Ahead of Schedule

The “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) has reportedly been dissolved with eight months left on its contract, ending a campaign against federal agencies and federal workers. Details here.

What Else Happened

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