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Kristen Welker: “President Trump accused these lawmakers of, quote, seditious…”

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Published November 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:10

The threats to our Constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal President Trump accused these lawmakers of, quote, seditious behavior punishable by death. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said that every order President Trump gives is lawful. Are you confident that every order that President Trump gives is lawful, Mr. Secretary? (10:10–10:17)

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“Inflation has gone up. It's at 3% now, up from 2% in April when the tariffs were imposed.”
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“Energy is higher, just according to the consumer prices. Inflation was at 2.3% back in April, in September, 3%.”
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“Since you were last on this program, the administration announced it was rolling back tariffs on more than 200 food products.”
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“Banana prices are up almost 7%, coffee prices up nearly 19%.”
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“You said earlier this month I'm going to quote you quote, I think there are sectors of the economy that are in a recession.”
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“Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council said, quote, we're starting to see pockets of the economy that look like they might…”
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“US Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, Ukrainian officials who I've spoken to say the peace plan for Russia and Ukraine as written only…”
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“Republican Senator Mike Rounds, who was briefed by Secretary Rubio, came out and he said this, quote, he it's not our peace plan. It looked…”
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“Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said that every order President Trump gives is lawful.”
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“You call for an end to the filibuster.”
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