Trump News Brief: Democrats Assert They Won’t Be Intimidated by President’s Threats | Trump Administration
Senator Mark Kelly Stands Against Trump’s Intimidation Tactics
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has asserted his commitment to standing firm against intimidation following accusations from former President Donald Trump. In a series of social media posts, Trump labeled a group of Democrats’ actions as “seditious behavior punishable by death.”
Calling for Accountability
In response to Trump’s comments, Kelly, alongside several other Democrats, has emphasized that military and intelligence personnel are not obligated to follow “illegal orders.” He reaffirmed this stance, declaring on Sunday that Trump is “trying to intimidate us” and urged congressional Republicans to denounce Trump’s threats publicly.
Kelly pointed out the significant silence from Republican members of Congress regarding Trump’s violent remarks. “We’ve heard very little, basically crickets, from Republicans in the United States Congress about what the president has said about hanging members of Congress,” he remarked during an appearance on CBS’s Meet the Press.
A Condemnation of Dangerous Rhetoric
Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar condemned Trump’s statements as “dangerous.” While addressing the issue on Meet the Press, she said, “What is dangerous is the president of the United States threatening these members of Congress with death,” highlighting the gravity of such rhetoric in the context of democracy in America.
Reiterating Political Threats
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani recently reaffirmed his belief that Trump embodies “fascist” and “despotic” qualities, even after a seemingly cordial meeting with the former president. In an interview, he stated, “Everything that I’ve said in the past I continue to believe,” stressing the importance of addressing disagreements openly in political discourse.
Insight into the MAGA Movement
In another noteworthy development, a new transparency feature released on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has revealed that many influential figures within the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement are based outside of the United States, including locations such as Russia, Nigeria, and India. This raises questions about the global reach and influence of domestic political campaigns.
Investigating Government Efforts
In administrative news, reports suggest that the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (Doge) has been quietly disbanded, a move that ended its controversial initiative to reorganize federal agencies and reduce the workforce. This announcement raised eyebrows, with officials asserting that Doge is no longer a “centralized entity.”
What Else Happened Today
Here’s a recap of significant events from November 22, 2025.
