Slotkin has argued that prosecuting those who enabled the president should serve as a deterrent for young graduates considering public service. She also asserted that lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits to intimidate political opponents should be stripped of their bar licenses, a position Senator Mike Lee called a "stunningly aggressive move." Slotkin has specifically accused Mike Davis, a former Attorney General candidate and current member of a MAGA dark money group, of mobilizing death threats against her team.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Says Sen. Slotkin Should Be Tried After Prosecution Threats
US Politics5 hours ago
President Donald Trump signaled that Senator Elissa Slotkin could face legal consequences in response to her calls for the prosecution of administration officials. Trump stated that Slotkin "should be tried" and added, "we'll see what happens," intensifying a conflict over allegations that the president and his family were enriched using taxpayer money. The a-few days' exchange has coincided with an increased security presence for the senator and an alert to the Capitol Police following a "huge uptick in threats" against her and her staff.
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