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Part of situation: Ethics complaints filed against Senator Elissa Slotkin (3 clusters)

Senator Elissa Slotkin faces backlash over deterrence remarks

Elissa Slotkin political prosecution deterrence message Trump administration University of Chicago

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is facing significant criticism following remarks made during a podcast taping at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. Slotkin stated that she intends to pursue “signature cases” against not only the president but also the individuals who “enabled him” if Democrats regain political power.

Slotkin explained that her goal is to provide a “deterrence message” to young people entering the workforce. She expressed hope that students graduating from school would consider the potential legal and professional risks of working for a Trump administration, stating, “I want them to be like, Lord, that might be buying myself a ton of problems that I don’t want, and so let me avoid participating in that.”

The comments have drawn sharp rebukes from political opponents and officials. Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, described the remarks as “disappointing and unprofessional,” arguing that they endorse political prosecutions to dissuade Americans from public service. Law professor Jonathan Turley also criticized the comments, suggesting they represent a devolution of politics toward fueling anger and rage in government.

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Donald Trump · Doug Burgum · Elissa Slotkin · Jonathan Turley · Kristi Noem · Office of Personnel Management · University of Chicago · University of Chicago

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Senator Elissa Slotkin expressed a desire to use prosecutions of Trump administration officials to deter young people from seeking roles within that administration. jonathanturley.org · www.breitbart.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Slotkin identified Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro as figures who should be held accountable. www.breitbart.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In a September 30 speech, Slotkin compared the pursuit of prosecutions to post-authoritarian cleanups in Europe, specifically referencing the ‘Iron Broom’ in Poland. www.breitbart.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Slotkin intends to target signature cases involving not only the president but also the individuals who enabled him. jonathanturley.org · www.breitbart.com

Sources

WATCH: Democrat senator reveals tyrannical scheme to target young conservatives [www.lifesitenews.com]
Communist Michigan Senator Elisa Slotkin threatens young conservatives against participating in politics [www.pacificpundit.com]
Elissa Slotkin's Politics of Rage to Destroy Trump "Enablers" [fatelephant.com]
Sen. Slotkin Threatens Trump Supporters, Staff with ‘Ton of Problems’ [newsbusters.org]
Democrat Senator Under Fire For Saying Prosecution Threats Should Be Used To Prevent Young People From Wanting To Work In Trump Administration – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle [100percentfedup.com]
Michigan senator says she wants to use the law as a "deterrent" against young people who want to work for the Trump administration [notthebee.com]
“I Want that Deterrence Message”: Did Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin Just Go Full Kurtz? [jonathanturley.org]
MIKE DAVIS: Sen Slotkin reveals her insidious scheme to target young conservatives [www.foxnews.com]
Democrat gets HAMMERED online for 'perverse' plot to scare young people away from the GOP | Blaze Media [www.theblaze.com]
Carville says he'd rather Republicans keep the House than Democrats win by five seats, held 'hostage' by DSA [www.foxnews.com]
Susan Rice to Trumpers: ‘It’s Not Going to End Well for Them’ — Forgive and Forget Is for Suckers [twitchy.com]
Sen. Slotkin Wants Young Conservatives Scared Off From Trump Administration Jobs [townhall.com]
Elissa Slotkin Wants to Prosecute Trump Admin Staff to Scare Young Conservatives [www.breitbart.com]
CBS boss fuels left-wing uproar amid report she urged staff to probe alleged El-Sayed, Muslim Brotherhood ties [www.foxnews.com]
Elissa Slotkin’s threats to prosecute conservatives moves America closer to civil war [nypost.com]
LARRY KUDLOW: No leading Dems have condemned Senator Elissa Slotkin’s Bolshevik weaponization of Republicans [www.foxbusiness.com]
Sen. Elissa Slotkin Wants to Scare Young People Out of Working for Trump [legalinsurrection.com]