Virginia Republicans presumably will be silent at the latest unhinged, dangerous rhetoric from Trump (in response to several Democrats stating the obvious, which is that servicemembers should ONLY obey lawful orders – something that should go without saying!), and that will really say it all about those Republicans – either cowardly, in agreement with Trump, or both? As for Virginia Democrats, here are some reactions…
Sen. Mark Warner: “Donald Trump is now saying Democratic lawmakers who encouraged servicemembers to follow the law should be put to death. When are Republicans going to grow a spine to call this out?”
Sen. Tim Kaine: “President Trump shared disturbing messages on social media today, including reposting a call for the murder of Democratic lawmakers. This behavior is unhinged, dangerous, and un-American. Will any Republican senators stand up to condemn these statements?”
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07): “Trump is no stranger to attacking those who make our country great — whether it’s service members, Gold Star families, or prisoners of war — but this is just beyond the pale.”
Repost by Rep. Don Beyer: House Democrats “‘unequivocally condemn’ Trump’s “death threats’ against a group of House Dem veterans. They say they’ve been in touch w/ the Capitol Police and Sergeant-at-Arms ‘to ensure the safety of these members and their families’.”
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA03): “We must all condemn calls for political violence.”
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Here’s what Trump said…appalling.
And here’s what Trump was reacting to.
Not only *can* servicemembers refuse to carry out illegal orders, they MUST refuse to carry out illegal orders! https://t.co/7oUCraALLG pic.twitter.com/jZfFFrOas3
— Blue Virginia (@bluevirginia) November 20, 2025
