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Senator Elissa Slotkin Delivers Sharp Rebuttal to Trump’s Congressional Address

The Michigan Democrat criticized Trump's economic policies, healthcare proposals, and threats to democracy in a concise, nationally praised response.

First-term Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin offered a brief Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s roughly 100-minute-long speech and told Americans the president presented a stark danger to their lives. She said Trump is putting his billionaire friends ahead of the American public. (AP/Paul Sancya, Pool)
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Overview

  • Senator Elissa Slotkin, a first-term Democrat from Michigan and former CIA analyst, delivered the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's address to Congress.
  • Slotkin warned that Trump's economic policies would raise healthcare costs and burden American families, citing concerns over his budget math and proposals.
  • She criticized Trump's alignment with figures like Vladimir Putin and highlighted threats to democracy, urging Americans to stay engaged and resist apathy.
  • Slotkin agreed with the need to reduce government waste but emphasized that reforms should not be chaotic or compromise safety.
  • Her measured and concise response received widespread acclaim for its focus on national security, economic issues, and a call to protect democratic values.