Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin addressed the risk to democracy in her response to Donald Trump's congressional address, urging citizens to actively hold elected officials accountable. She proposed a three-step strategy: stay informed, track representatives' voting records, and organize on important issues. Slotkin challenged economic claims made by Trump, noting the rising national debt and the threat of tariffs leading to global economic instability. She advocated for a more efficient government, stressing that improvements should not compromise safety or stability, and warned of the fragility of democratic institutions.
Our democracy, our very system of government, has been the aspiration of the world, and right now it's at risk, Slotkin said in the official Democratic response.
Slotkin outlined a three-step approach for citizens: staying informed, monitoring elected representatives' voting records, and actively organizing around issues that matter to any given person.
The International Chamber of Commerce echoed those concerns earlier today, warning that the massive Trump-activated tariffs on Canada and Mexico risked triggering an economic downturn that could devastate the global economy.
We need a more efficient government. You want to cut waste, I'll help you do it. But change doesn't need to be chaotic or make us less safe.
Collection
[
|
...
]