Outrage over Trump's 'punishable by death' reaction to Democrats' message to military

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U.S. President Donald Trump is facing outrage from Democrats after demanding the arrest of a half-dozen Democratic lawmakers, suggesting they be executed for posting this video.

"We want to speak directly to members of the military."

Where six Democrats, all with national security backgrounds, urged members of the military to disobey any illegal orders from President Trump.

"No one has to carry out orders that violate the law..."

"Or our constitution."

Referring to the video, President Trump writing: "Seditious behaviour from traitors! Lock them up!"

And: "Seditious behaviour, punishable by death!"

Later reposting the comment in which some wrote, "Hang them George Washington would!!"

Democrats condemning the comments, calling for extra security for the members involved.

"This is perhaps the most reckless, irresponsible thing he has done all Congress and it's going to get a lot of us killed. We have kids," said Senator Chris Murphy. 

During a White House press conference, a reported asked: "Does the president want to execute members of Congress?"

"No," replied White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. 

The White House firing back.

"Suggesting, Nancy, the president has given illegal orders, which he has not, and to suggest and to encourage that active duty service members defy the chain of command is a very dangerous thing for sitting members of Congress to do, and they should be held accountable, and that's what the president wants to see," said Leavitt.