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Slotkin Calls for Prosecutions in Trump “Signature Cases”

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) called for prosecutions while speaking at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics Tuesday.
She said prosecutions should target “signature cases” against officials who enabled U.S. President Donald Trump.
She named Kristi Noem, Doug Burgum and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro as officials held accountable.
U.S. President Donald Trump later said he may issue a pardon spree, including a self-pardon, before leaving the White House.

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U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) called for prosecutions while speaking at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics Tuesday.
She said prosecutions should target “signature cases” against officials who enabled U.S. President Donald Trump.
She named Kristi Noem, Doug Burgum and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro as officials held accountable.
U.S. President Donald Trump later said he may issue a pardon spree, including a self-pardon, before leaving the White House.