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Trump threatens legal action against Sen. Slotkin amid White House corruption claims
MLive.com • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump called for legal action against Senator Elissa Slotkin on Nov. 7 via Truth Social, accusing Democrats of extortion and claiming Slotkin seeks to imprison Republicans or those with Republican values.
- Trump urged the Department of Justice to investigate what he described as a "criminal act" involving Democrats threatening impeachment and other punishments without impeachable offenses.
- Senator Slotkin responded by emphasizing accountability for those who break the law or misuse taxpayer dollars, dismissing Trump's threats as politically motivated and noting this is not the first time he has targeted her legally.
- Slotkin criticized Trump's leadership decisions following the election loss and suggested he focus on policy issues such as ending the war in Iran, lifting tariffs, and addressing upcoming healthcare cuts.
- Previously, a grand jury declined to charge Slotkin after she and other senators advised U.S. soldiers against following unlawful orders, an incident that also drew threats of legal action from Trump.
