Elissa Slotkin U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot
Elissa Slotkin U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan’s 7th district since 2019, addressed recent political violence, international tensions involving Russia and Poland, and her personal experience on September 11 in a series of posts on her social media account.
On September 10, 2025, Slotkin wrote: "Terrible news. Political violence should be condemned by all decent people, no matter what your political leanings might be.
Condolences to Charlie’s family and friends for their loss.
The following day, September 11, Slotkin commented on recent geopolitical developments involving Russia: "Russia's incursion into Polish airspace is a thumb in the eye to President Trump, who just rolled out the red carpet for Putin this summer. We need a strong response because Putin is like a toddler. https://t.co/xJhGFF5Uvm"
Also on September 11, reflecting on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, she shared her personal recollections: "Twenty-four years ago today, I was in an econ class in New York, a young graduate student, as the first reports of planes hitting the World Trade Center came in. When the dust and smoke cleared, I knew I wanted to pursue national security as a career. I ended up at the CIA, the"
Slotkin has been active in public service since replacing former U.S. Congress member Mike Bishop in 2019. Born in New York City in 1976 and currently residing in Lansing, she graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998.
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