Capitol News

Senator Elissa Slotkin, who represents Michigan's 7th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared a series of tweets outlining her perspectives on various issues as part of her Economic War Plan for America.

On July 8, 2025, Senator Slotkin tweeted about proposed changes to the education system, emphasizing accountability for social media companies and suggesting "banning cell phones in every K-12 classroom in America." She expressed concerns about children's exposure to extreme content through social media platforms.

Later that day, she highlighted the transformative potential of AI on the economy. In her tweet from July 8, 2025, she noted that "AI has the potential to change our economy more than the internet did." Slotkin emphasized the Midwest's historical experience with economic shifts due to factors like trade deals and automation and called for proactive measures.

On July 9, 2025, Slotkin shared a lighter moment on social media by discussing her engagement with constituents. She mentioned receiving over a thousand invitations from Michiganders to various events such as pro-wrestling matches and weddings. She took time to acknowledge these invites in a tweet stating "I took a moment to read through some of your great invites."

Elissa Slotkin has been serving in Congress since 2019 after replacing Mike Bishop. Born in New York City in 1976 and currently residing in Lansing, she is an alumna of Cornell University.