I would hope that people of all backgrounds, Democrat, Republican, independent, would agree that threatening death for people you disagree with is beyond the pale of who we are as Americans.

I love this country. It has given me everything, everything. And I refuse to believe that this is the new

normal. I refuse to believe that we're going to use fear and intimidation against people we

disagree with. And I'm not going to be forced away from speaking up on behalf of my country.

Hi again, everybody. It is 5 o'clock now in New York.

I'm Alicia Menendez in front of Cole Wallace.

This afternoon, House Democrats say they are in contact with Capitol Police and the

sergeant-arms to ensure their safety of six lawmakers and their families following threats

of violence issued by Donald Trump.

First, how we got here.

It started with the video released this week featuring six Democrats, all of them, either

military veterans or former members of the national security community.

After introducing themselves and where they served, here's what they said in that video.

We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now.

Americans trust their military.

But that trust is at risk.

This administration is pitting our uniform military.

And intelligence community professionals against American citizens.

Like us, you all swore an oath.

To protect and defend this Constitution.

Right now, the threats to our

Constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear. You can

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