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Senator Slotkin Considers 2028 Run Amid Trump Controversy

4/9/2026

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Slotkin Considers Presidency

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, is weighing a 2028 presidential bid as she focuses on the upcoming midterm elections.
She drew attention with a video urging service members to refuse 'illegal orders,' denounced by U.S. President Donald Trump who labeled the lawmakers 'traitors'.
Amid tensions with Iran, a retired U.S. Army General warned that Trump’s actions could have serious consequences for followers, drawing parallels to the Nuremberg trials.

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Ocasio-Cortez Urges Resistance

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged service members to reject orders from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened Iran's civilian infrastructure.
A video featuring Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), urges troops to resist unlawful commands.
A grand jury declined to indict lawmakers, a setback for the investigation.
House Democratic leaders refrain from impeachment calls while urging a war powers vote.
The White House criticized Democrats as ineffective on impeachment.

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Historical Context

The Nuremberg Trials, held from November 20, 1945, to October 1, 1946, marked a pivotal moment in international law by holding Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes and establishing the principle that individuals must disobey unlawful orders. This legacy resonates today, as lawmakers like Senator Elissa Slotkin urge military personnel to resist controversial directives, reflecting ongoing debates about military ethics and civilian oversight.

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Slotkin Considers Presidency

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, is weighing a 2028 presidential bid as she focuses on the upcoming midterm elections.
She drew attention with a video urging service members to refuse 'illegal orders,' denounced by U.S. President Donald Trump who labeled the lawmakers 'traitors'.
Amid tensions with Iran, a retired U.S. Army General warned that Trump’s actions could have serious consequences for followers, drawing parallels to the Nuremberg trials.

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