Democrats choose Slotkin to give rebuttal for Trump joint address- Washington Examiner
Elissa Slotkin, a freshman Democratic senator from Michigan, has been selected to deliver her party’s response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming joint address to Congress. This event marks the first joint address of Trump’s second term. Slotkin narrowly won her Senate seat in a battleground state and is seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party. in her statement, she emphasized the importance of clarity and addressing key issues affecting American lives, including economic and national security.
She hinted that her response will address the U.S. auto industry, a crucial topic for her Michigan constituency. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Slotkin as a prominent voice for hope, unity, and a future that benefits everyone, not just the wealthy. Meanwhile, progressives in the party have chosen a more left-leaning representative to offer an alternate response. Trump’s address will take place on March 4 and, despite the change in administrations, will carry the traditional elements of a State of the Union address.
Democrats choose Elissa Slotkin to give rebuttal for Trump joint address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) will deliver the Democrats’ response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress next week, the first of his second term.
The freshman senator narrowly won her battleground contest in November, succeeding longtime Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). She is also a former member of the House from a swing district.
“The public expects leaders to level with them on what’s actually happening in our country,” Slotkin said in a statement. “From our economic security to our national security, we’ve got to chart a way forward that actually improves people’s lives in the country we all love, and I’m looking forward to laying that out.”
Slotkin, speaking to reporters at the Capitol, declined to preview her message to Trump but foreshadowed she’ll touch on the U.S. auto industry that is based in her home state.
“Look, I’m from Michigan. I’m not going to suddenly pretend I’m from somewhere else,” Slotkin said when asked if she’ll address electric vehicles or the broader auto sector. “I’m from a state that feels a lot of these economic issues pretty powerfully.”
The role is typically awarded to those within their party seen as up-and-coming figures, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling her “nothing short of a rising star in our party” who “has proven she can get things done.” Notably, Slotkin’s 0.3 percentage point margin of victory over former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) came despite Vice President Kamala Harris losing the crucial swing state to Trump by 1.4 percentage points.
“She will offer a bold vision of hope, unity, and a brighter future for everyone, not just the wealthy few at the top,” Schumer said. “Elissa Slotkin will lay out the fight to tackle the deep challenges we face today, chart a path forward, and shape the future of our nation.”
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With Slotkin as a more centrist voice among Democrats, progressives have named more left-leaning Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) to deliver their response.
Due to the change in administrations, Trump’s joint address to Congress will not be designated as a State of the Union but will have all the pomp and circumstance of one. Trump’s remarks will be made in the House chamber on March 4.
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