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Trump administration is investigating Sen. Slotkin for Democrats' video urging troops to resist 'illegal orders'

Trump administration is investigating Sen. Slotkin for Democrats' video urging troops to resist 'illegal orders'

Summary

President Donald Trump's administration is investigating Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin for her involvement in a video urging military members to resist "illegal orders." Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, shared that the investigation is being led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The video has been labeled "seditious" by President Trump.

Key Facts

  • Senator Elissa Slotkin is under investigation by President Trump's administration.
  • The investigation relates to a video Slotkin organized, urging troops to resist "illegal orders."
  • Slotkin disclosed the investigation to The New York Times.
  • U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is leading the inquiry.
  • The video was posted on Slotkin's social media account in November.
  • President Trump and his aides called the video "seditious."
  • The FBI has contacted Slotkin and other Democrats involved for interviews.

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