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Senator Elissa Slotkin Accuses Trump Ally Mike Davis of Threatening Death Threats
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Core Event
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) charged conservative attorney Mike Davis, founder of the Article III Project, with “mobilizing death threats” against her, her staff and family after she warned that Democratic investigations into alleged Trump-administration corruption were intended to deter recent graduates from joining that administration. Davis responded on social media with a veiled threat referencing the Second Amendment, prompting a broader partisan clash.
Background & Context
Slotkin delivered remarks at the University of Chicago suggesting that “signature cases” against officials who “enabled” former President Donald Trump could serve as a deterrent for young Americans considering work for the administration. The clip circulated online, prompting backlash from Trump allies who accused her of advocating “fascist” tactics. Davis, a longtime Trump legal ally who previously served as chief counsel for Senate Judiciary nominations, leads the Article III Project, which describes itself as fighting “leftist lawfare.”
Key Figures & Groups
- Sen. Elissa Slotkin – Democratic senator from Michigan.
- Mike Davis – Conservative attorney, founder of the Article III Project.
- Donald Trump – Former president, who labeled Slotkin a “low-life.”
- Curtis Hertel – Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, defended Slotkin.
- Lisa McClain – Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan, called the threats “incredibly disturbing.”
Official Statements & Responses
- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel urged Republicans to denounce the threats, saying they should alarm anyone that Trump allies are targeting a sitting senator.
Criticism & Opposition
- Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) described the exchange as “incredibly disturbing.”
- Legal scholar Jonathan Turley accused Slotkin of “unleashing a slew of investigations” to deter young conservatives.
- Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) called Slotkin’s remarks “disgraceful.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Video excerpts of Slotkin’s university remarks were edited to a 26-second clip that omitted the journalist’s question about impeachment, leading some outlets to claim she advocated “planned political prosecutions.” Other reports note that the full interview contains no explicit call for prosecutions, highlighting a discrepancy between the edited clip and the complete footage. No independent verification of the alleged death threats beyond the public statements has been provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The threats and intimidation — of me, my staff, and my family — *are the point* of this kind of play. This dude and so many others are just hoping that we’ll shut up in response,” — Sen. Elissa Slotkin.
What’s Next
No scheduled hearings or formal investigations have been announced regarding the alleged threats. The dispute remains a focal point in the broader partisan debate over accountability for the Trump administration and the limits of political rhetoric.