**Sedition or Safeguarding? Democrats' Dangerous Rhetoric Against Trump Unveiled**
In a shocking revelation, Michigan Democrat Senator Elissa Slotkin recently admitted on national television that she was unaware of any illegal orders issued by former President Donald Trump.
This admission flips the script on previous calls from Slotkin and other Democratic leaders for U.S. military personnel to disobey orders they deemed illegal.
In a clip aired on ABC's *This Week*, Slotkin was directly questioned about Trump's actions, to which she conceded, “To my knowledge, I am not aware of things that are illegal.”
This acknowledgment starkly contrasts her earlier inflammatory rhetoric, wherein she irresponsibly suggested that military personnel should resist orders related to combat operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean—a mission clearly intended to protect the U.S. from the threats posed by drug cartels and terrorists alike.
The Michigan GOP took to social media to highlight Slotkin’s inconsistent messaging, stating, “Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin now ADMITS that President Trump has not issued any illegal orders.”
They rightfully noted that such reckless statements not only undermine the military but also endanger national security by politicizing the armed forces—something that should always rise above partisan battles.
Moreover, this latest development raises pertinent questions about the motives behind Slotkin’s earlier calls for disobedience. Was it a clandestine attempt to discredit Trump because of his effective counter-narcotics strategy, which included designating Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a foreign terrorist?
Slotkin’s lack of awareness of illegal orders reflects poorly on her judgment as a leader. It suggests that her previous claims were more about political posturing than genuine concerns about military ethics or legality.
As a united GOP prepares for the upcoming elections in 2026, this narrative serves to underscore a larger picture: that under Trump’s leadership, American forces were tasked with securing the nation and combating threats rather than engaging in any sort of illegal actions.
This situation exemplifies the urgent need for accountability and clarity among our leaders, particularly those who dare to question the authority of a sitting president in matters of national defense.
While Slotkin attempts to distance herself from prior statements, her party's continued warning against Trump’s orders rings hollow, especially when the very tenets of lawfulness are demonstrated to be intact.
As the political landscape shifts, it’s vital that voters recognize who is playing politics with our national security and who is truly dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our military forces.
Sources:
warroom.orgmichigannewssource.comzerohedge.com