No there are different penalties for treason, one being jail time, one being death. I do believe the penalty should be death, alone. Also, President Trump knows that if he doesn't see to it these people are put to death, when he is out of office, they will come after him and his family. 18 U.S. Code § 2381. Treason U.S. Code Notes  Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.