This Democrat’s accountability plan has Trump fuming
Key Points:
- With the 2026 midterms approaching, Democrats are favored to control the House and possibly the Senate, which would give them oversight power during Donald Trump's second term.
- Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin emphasizes the Democratic Party's key divide is now "fight versus flight," advocating for a proactive approach to exercising power and oversight to protect the country.
- Slotkin outlines a three-part Democratic agenda: focusing on legislation addressing housing and healthcare, pursuing accountability for corruption with selected high-profile cases, and "Trump-proofing" the government to prevent future abuses of power.
- She acknowledges challenges in Trump-proofing the government due to his influence over courts and the Republican Party but highlights growing bipartisan grassroots movements on issues like ethics and campaign finance reform.
- Regarding impeachment, Slotkin prefers targeting Trump's enablers over Trump himself, aiming to deter future participation in similar administrations, and expresses openness to a generational shift in Democratic leadership for the 2028 presidential race.