Democrat targeted by Trump attacks ‘authoritarian’ effort to intimidate critics
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Elissa Slotkin accuses Donald Trump of using intimidation tactics akin to authoritarian regimes to silence critics, following investigations into her and other Democrats who urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
- Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Iraq veteran, organized a video citing the Uniform Code of Military Justice, prompting Trump to label it "treasonous" and call for harsh punishments, actions she says justify the need to warn troops.
- Beyond national security, Slotkin focuses on domestic issues, proposing a Senate bill for a national housing emergency to address the severe shortage of affordable homes through deregulation and use of the Defense Production Act.
- She criticizes Trump’s administration for prioritizing foreign military actions over domestic challenges like housing affordability, highlighting his
