Trump suggests execution after accusing some Democrats of seditious behavior

President Trump is accusing six Democratic Congress members of being traitors. Representative Chrissy Hulahan of Chester and Burks counties is among them. The lawmakers, who are all veterans, posted a video to social media calling on US service members to refuse illegal orders. The president labeled that video as sedicious behavior punishable by death. His comments sparked backlash from leaders on both sides of the aisle. ABC's Perry Russ has more now from Washington. Bipartisan push back on Capitol Hill against President Trump after he called several Democrats traitors, accusing them of sedicious behavior punishable by death. >> The words that the president chose are not the ones that I would use. >> This puts all of our lives in jeopardy. >> The president reacting to this video released by Democrats who served in the military or US intelligence. >> Former paratrooper and army ranger >> telling service members they should not follow illegal orders. >> No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our constitution. Trump posting on social media the Democrats should be arrested and put on trial, saying their words cannot be allowed to stand, adding, "An example must be set." Trump also reposting several other accounts, including one saying, "Hang them, George Washington would." >> Obviously, I don't think that this is um these are crimes punishable by death. >> The White House says Trump was not calling for the execution of the Democrats, but insists the lawmakers were encouraging members of the military to defy orders. The sanctity of our military rests on the chain of command and if that chain of command is broken, it can lead to people getting killed. This comes as capital police say they are seeing a significant rise in threats against lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The Democrats in that video now have extra protection. Perry Russ, ABC News, Washington.