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Senator Slotkin Defies DOJ Inquiry, Calls It Political Attack

2/6/2026

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U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin refuses to cooperate with a Department of Justice inquiry into a video she organized urging service members to reject illegal orders.
Her lawyer calls the inquiry meritless and a violation of her First Amendment rights.
Slotkin says the investigation is politically motivated.
The video drew outrage from President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Slotkin has formed a legal defense fund.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin refuses to cooperate with a Department of Justice inquiry into a video she organized urging service members to reject illegal orders.
Her lawyer calls the inquiry meritless and a violation of her First Amendment rights.
Slotkin says the investigation is politically motivated.
The video drew outrage from President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Slotkin has formed a legal defense fund.