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Senator Elissa Slotkin to Deliver Democratic Response to Trump's Congressional Address

The Michigan freshman senator and former CIA analyst is set to outline a moderate Democratic vision following President Trump's speech.

FILE - Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., speaks during a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin gestures as Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 14.

Overview

  • Elissa Slotkin, a first-term Democratic senator from Michigan, will deliver the party's official response to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday night.
  • Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, has been praised as a rising star in the Democratic Party and represents a key swing state won narrowly by Trump in 2024.
  • Her rebuttal is expected to focus on economic issues, including concerns over newly announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which have sparked fears of inflation and slowed growth.
  • Slotkin has emphasized the need for Democrats to prioritize 'pocketbook issues' and to present a clear, unified platform to voters, distancing herself from identity politics.
  • The senator will highlight her moderate stance and national security expertise, aiming to appeal to middle-class voters and those disillusioned with Trump's handling of the economy.