Democrat Elissa Slotkin Receives Bomb Threat After Urging Military to Refuse Trump's Orders
Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan received a bomb threat at her home on Friday after she and several other Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to refuse orders from the Trump administration. The incident comes after President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of "seditious behavior" that could be punishable by death.
Slotkin, who has previously worked for the CIA, posted a video this week with fellow Democrats urging military officers to stand up against any orders they deemed unlawful. Trump responded by calling for Slotkin's arrest and other lawmakers' imprisonment, sparking concerns about the safety of those involved.
According to reports, Michigan State Police confirmed that no one was in danger after searching Slotkin's property. However, the incident has raised fears about the potential consequences of speaking out against the administration's actions.
Slotkin's office had stated that she wasn't at home when the bomb threat occurred and that Michigan State Police quickly assessed the situation to ensure everyone's safety. The senator had also taken additional measures for her security after receiving threats from Trump supporters.
This incident highlights the growing tensions between lawmakers who refuse to comply with the administration's orders and those who are enforcing them. Slotkin has defended her actions, stating that she is upholding the law by standing up against what she believes is unconstitutional behavior.
The bomb threat at Slotkin's residence comes after Indiana state Sen. Greg Goode was targeted in a swatting incident last weekend, following Trump's criticism of his efforts to redraw the state's congressional map.
Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan received a bomb threat at her home on Friday after she and several other Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to refuse orders from the Trump administration. The incident comes after President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of "seditious behavior" that could be punishable by death.
Slotkin, who has previously worked for the CIA, posted a video this week with fellow Democrats urging military officers to stand up against any orders they deemed unlawful. Trump responded by calling for Slotkin's arrest and other lawmakers' imprisonment, sparking concerns about the safety of those involved.
According to reports, Michigan State Police confirmed that no one was in danger after searching Slotkin's property. However, the incident has raised fears about the potential consequences of speaking out against the administration's actions.
Slotkin's office had stated that she wasn't at home when the bomb threat occurred and that Michigan State Police quickly assessed the situation to ensure everyone's safety. The senator had also taken additional measures for her security after receiving threats from Trump supporters.
This incident highlights the growing tensions between lawmakers who refuse to comply with the administration's orders and those who are enforcing them. Slotkin has defended her actions, stating that she is upholding the law by standing up against what she believes is unconstitutional behavior.
The bomb threat at Slotkin's residence comes after Indiana state Sen. Greg Goode was targeted in a swatting incident last weekend, following Trump's criticism of his efforts to redraw the state's congressional map.
this isn't about politics, it's about people's lives being put on the line because they're speaking out. slotkin's just doing her job, urging military personnel to follow the law and do what's right. shouldn't that be enough? 
she's not asking for special treatment or attention, she's just standing up for something bigger than herself. what happened if more people did the same? would there still be threats and intimidation?
this is getting out of hand, you guys can't even have an honest conversation without someone trying to blow up your house 
... like what's next, are we gonna start carrying around panic buttons and having SWAT teams at our doors 24/7? 
i get that Slotkin was pushing boundaries with her video, but come on, a bomb threat is just excessive 
... it's like Trump is trying to silence her or something, and now she's gotta live with the constant fear of being targeted 
... what's the point of even having freedom of speech if you're just gonna get threatened for exercising it? 
This whole situation is getting out of hand. I mean, I get that politicians have to make tough decisions and take risks, but come on... a bomb threat at someone's home? That's just not right. 
It's like Trump thinks he can just dictate how people live their lives and no one will stand up for themselves. And what's with the seditious behavior comment? Does he really think that's a thing anymore? 
Like, we have a right to free speech, dude.
what's next? are we gonna see some senator get hurt because they dared to question the guy in charge? it's not even about the law anymore, it's about who has the power and influence 
slotkin shouldn't have to hide her head because she's speaking up against trump... it's so scary that lawmakers are being threatened like this 
. Can't believe how far our politics have strayed from what's truly important 
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. I'm all for free speech, but you can't just go around making death threats or worse. It's not okay, period.
. If you can't handle the heat, stay out of the game.
we gotta stand up 4 our rights & not let ppl bully us into silence 
also can't believe trump's still tryna gaslight ppl about the whole thing 
it's getting harder to keep track of who's on whose side anymore. anywayz, gotta stay safe and speak out against this bs 
. It's like Trump is trying to intimidate people into shutting up. And now we're seeing this bomb threat thing happening at her home... it's just not right 
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