Sen. Elissa Slotkin Chosen to Deliver Democrats' Response to Trump's Joint Address

The Michigan senator, a former CIA officer and rising Democratic figure, will outline her party's vision on March 4.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a freshman Democrat from Michigan, will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's upcoming joint address to Congress on March 4.
Slotkin, a former CIA officer and national security expert, has been described by Democratic leaders as a rising star in the party.
She narrowly won her Senate seat in Michigan in 2024, outperforming former Vice President Kamala Harris in the state during the presidential election.
Slotkin has emphasized focusing on economic and national security issues, pledging to connect with voters on 'kitchen-table' concerns and avoid divisive identity politics.
The Democratic response will also include a Spanish-language address by Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York.