Fact Check: Did Trump accuse Democrats of “seditious behavior punishable by death”?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Democratic lawmakers engaged in “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Snopes verified that Trump did post the message on Truth Social in November 2025. The all-caps post directly referred to Democratic lawmakers and used the phrase “punishable by DEATH!” exactly as quoted.


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Last Updated on November 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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