DOJ asked to investigate Elissa Slotkin over Trump administration staff remarks

EXCLUSIVE – The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division was asked to investigate Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) over remarks she made about pursuing people connected to the Trump administration and deterring young professionals from joining it.

DOJ asked to investigate Elissa Slotkin over Trump administration staff remarks

TL;DR

  • The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division received a request to investigate Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI).
  • The investigation request is due to remarks Slotkin made concerning individuals connected to the Trump administration.
  • Mike Davis, founder of the conservative legal advocacy group Article III Project, sent the letter.
  • The letter urges scrutiny of Slotkin's staff, donors, and colleagues in addition to her statements.