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Senator Elissa Slotkin, representing Michigan's 7th district since 2019, shared her views on recent military and national security issues through a series of tweets. Her comments were made in the context of actions taken by President Trump concerning the use of military forces.

On June 8, 2025, Senator Slotkin emphasized her long-standing focus on the issue of military deployment against American citizens. She stated that "I have been focused on this issue since day one because President Trump sought to use the military against American citizens in his first term." Slotkin mentioned that she has questioned Secretary Hegseth, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and other Pentagon officials regarding this matter.

In another tweet from the same date, Senator Slotkin highlighted concerns about troop training. She pointed out that "our troops are not trained in law enforcement tactics." This statement was supported by a reaffirmation from the Secretary of the Army during his nomination hearing in January. She elaborated that military training is primarily geared towards high-intensity foreign combat operations.

Additionally, Senator Slotkin addressed an order from President Trump concerning National Guard deployment. She noted that (P.S. — President Trump's order yesterday is not limited to CA. It authorizes the deployment of the National Guard nationwide.)

Elissa Slotkin has a background in public service and education with a BA from Cornell University obtained in 1998. Born in New York City in 1976, she now resides in Lansing.