Elissa Slotkin calls backlash to threat of prosecution comments 'manufactured outrage'
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., dismissed criticism on CNN as "manufactured outrage" after her viral remarks about prosecuting Trump administration enablers.
TL;DR
- Sen. Elissa Slotkin called backlash to her comments about prosecuting Trump administration figures "manufactured outrage."
- Slotkin stated her aim was to deter young people from engaging in illegal activities within the administration.
- She emphasized that prosecution would only apply to those "breaking the law," not for political affiliation.
- Slotkin suggested that some criticism might be amplified due to her gender when she calls out perceived corruption.
- Donald Trump previously criticized Slotkin's remarks, stating Democrats are "good at" prosecuting and are "getting their a--es kicked."