CNN host Abby Phillip pressed conservative activist Terry Schilling for a clear answer during a discussion on President Trump’s remarks about Democratic veterans in Congress. Schilling defended Trump despite his controversial statements, including suggesting that Democratic lawmakers engaged in sedition and endorsing a post calling for their execution.
Phillip challenged Schilling on why he finds such comments acceptable, to which he argued that sedition is a legal matter that requires due process. He maintained that Trump is not inciting violence, despite his inflammatory social media posts.
Trump targeted Democratic lawmakers, accusing them of seditious behavior and suggesting death as a punishment. The lawmakers, with military or intelligence backgrounds, had released a video reminding military members to follow the law.
Schilling labeled the Democrats as “fascists” and avoided directly answering whether their actions constituted sedition. Phillip persistently sought a yes or no response, highlighting the complexity of the issue.
Despite Phillip’s insistence, Schilling continued to evade a direct answer, focusing on the military’s role in upholding the law. The conversation underscored the contentious debate over Trump’s rhetoric and the boundaries of political discourse.
