'We can't write these tweets off as just hyperbole or political banter,' said former Justice Department official Mary McCord.
Noting that the president's tweets came just a day after he issued guidance for"reopening America" that"clearly deferred decision-making to state officials," McCord said Trump had chosen to"undercut his own guidance by calling for criminal acts against the governors for not opening fast enough."
Under U.S. Code, someone who"incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof" can face heavy fines and even imprisonment for up to 10 years.
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