Slotkin warns Chicago students of risks in joining Trump administration

Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin said at a University of Chicago event that she wants to deter young people from joining the Trump administration, warning prospective staff that doing so could bring “a ton of problems”. She also said Democrats should pursue accountability for what she called corruption, including selecting significant cases to investigate or prosecute if they regain control of Congress.

Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, said she was considering a run in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary but that another candidate could take up her preferred mission. The article says other Democrats have discussed investigating Trump allies and business interests, including Jared Kushner and World Liberty Financial, if they gain subpoena power after November’s midterms. Republicans say they expect to retain control, while Slotkin’s remarks drew criticism from conservative commentators and an FTC commissioner.