[palmer]

Sedition, not treason.

[OKSooner]

True, but probably also conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and other stuff too.

[Hostage]

Both.

SEDITION
An overt subversive act which leads to incitement against status quo or authority or order. It is a challenge to the establishment.

TREASON.
Betrayal of trust or faith; treachery. violation of the allegiance owed to one’s sovereign or state; betrayal of one’s country.