President Trump's Threats: A Distraction from the Real Issues
Senator Elissa Slotkin has come out firing in response to President Donald Trump's recent attacks on her and five other Democratic senators. The six lawmakers, who released a joint statement encouraging military personnel to disregard illegal orders, were targeted by Trump with death penalty threats, labeling their actions "sedition."
However, Slotkin believes the president's behavior is intended to divert attention from more pressing matters, such as the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's associates and the nation's faltering economy. During an appearance on ABC's "This Week," she stated that Trump is trying to shift the conversation away from his own performance.
Slotkin drew a striking parallel between Trump's tactics and those employed by former President Joe Biden. When Biden highlighted the country's economic performance during times of financial strain, Slotkin noted that many Americans remain skeptical, pointing out that "the American public isn't stupid." This sentiment was echoed when Trump tweeted about the economy being in the best shape it has ever been.
The senator also expressed concern over Trump's attack on the lawmakers' security, citing a recent bomb threat directed at her Michigan home. Slotkin credited the swift response of local law enforcement with foiling the attempt, and emphasized that the U.S. Capitol Police would continue to investigate the incident.
Ultimately, Slotkin sees Trump's behavior as an attempt to manipulate public opinion and obscure his own failures. As she astutely observed, "He's trying to distract us from the big stories of last week."
Senator Elissa Slotkin has come out firing in response to President Donald Trump's recent attacks on her and five other Democratic senators. The six lawmakers, who released a joint statement encouraging military personnel to disregard illegal orders, were targeted by Trump with death penalty threats, labeling their actions "sedition."
However, Slotkin believes the president's behavior is intended to divert attention from more pressing matters, such as the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's associates and the nation's faltering economy. During an appearance on ABC's "This Week," she stated that Trump is trying to shift the conversation away from his own performance.
Slotkin drew a striking parallel between Trump's tactics and those employed by former President Joe Biden. When Biden highlighted the country's economic performance during times of financial strain, Slotkin noted that many Americans remain skeptical, pointing out that "the American public isn't stupid." This sentiment was echoed when Trump tweeted about the economy being in the best shape it has ever been.
The senator also expressed concern over Trump's attack on the lawmakers' security, citing a recent bomb threat directed at her Michigan home. Slotkin credited the swift response of local law enforcement with foiling the attempt, and emphasized that the U.S. Capitol Police would continue to investigate the incident.
Ultimately, Slotkin sees Trump's behavior as an attempt to manipulate public opinion and obscure his own failures. As she astutely observed, "He's trying to distract us from the big stories of last week."