Elissa Slotkin Criticizes Trump’s Policies in Democratic Response to State of the Union

The newly elected Michigan senator accuses Trump of favoring billionaires while neglecting ordinary Americans and urges opposition supporters to mobilize.

• Elissa Slotkin, a first-term senator from Michigan, delivered the Democratic response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
• Slotkin criticized Trump’s economic policies, claiming they benefit the wealthy at the expense of working-class Americans, citing rising costs for food, housing, and energy.
• She accused Trump of lacking a plan to address these issues while pursuing trade wars that increase prices on essentials like cars and energy.
• Slotkin also condemned Trump’s foreign policy, alleging favoritism toward authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin while alienating long-standing allies like Canada.
• In her speech, Slotkin called on Trump opponents to stay engaged, organize, and take action rather than resigning in frustration.

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