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Elissa Slotkin calls backlash to prosecution comments 'manufactured outrage'
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says Trump administration threat of prosecution for young people is manufactured outrage.
In brief
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says Trump administration threat of prosecution for young people is manufactured outrage. Sen. Elissa Slotkin called backlash over her comments on prosecuting Trump administration supporters 'manufactured outrage' during interviews. Originally reported by Fox News.
Slotkin dismisses backlash
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., called backlash against her comments on prosecuting Trump administration supporters 'manufactured outrage' during television interviews Monday.
Viral comments on deterrence
Slotkin drew criticism after a viral clip showed her urging young people to avoid Trump administration jobs by highlighting legal risks.
Slotkin's deterrence message
She wants young people to recognize working for Trump administration could lead to legal problems they don't want to face.
Response to Sen. Mike Lee
Slotkin countered Sen. Mike Lee's claim that threatening young Americans with prosecution was 'disgraceful' by calling it manufactured outrage.
Slotkin's legal stance
She emphasized she only targets people breaking the law, not political affiliation, and wants citizens to reject illegal orders.
Slotkin on gender and backlash
Slotkin suggested Republican backlash could stem from her gender when criticizing political corruption.
What to remember
Sen. Elissa Slotkin called backlash over her comments on prosecuting Trump administration supporters 'manufactured outrage' during interviews.
