# Elissa Slotkin calls backlash to prosecution comments 'manufactured outrage'

> Sen. Elissa Slotkin says Trump administration threat of prosecution for young people is manufactured outrage.
- Title: Elissa Slotkin calls backlash to prosecution comments…
- Summary: Sen. Elissa Slotkin says Trump administration threat of prosecution for young people is manufactured outrage. Sen. Elissa Slotkin called backlash over her…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/media/elissa-slotkin-calls-backlash-threat-prosecution-comments-manufactured-outrage
- Author: Lindsay Kornick
- Published: 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elissa slotkin, senate, trump administration, prosecution, young people, manufactured outrage, democratic party, sen. mike lee, fox news, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sen. Elissa Slotkin called backlash over her comments on prosecuting Trump administration supporters 'manufactured outrage' during interviews.