Michigan, Donald Trump and Democratic response

A first-term Michigan senator is set to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's speech
The Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s first joint congressional address of his second presidency will be delivered by a freshman Michigan senator who built an extensive national security background before entering politics less than a decade ago.
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin to give Democratic Party response to President Trump’s speech Tuesday
MICHIGAN (WLUC) - On Tuesday, in a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump is expected to give a speech. The Democratic Party has tapped Michigan freshman Senator Elissa Slotkin to give the Democratic response. The President’s address is expected to focus on his legislative goals, his economic plans and his foreign affairs agenda.
Michigan's Elissa Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump's speech to Congress
The newly elected Democratic senator from Michigan will deliver her party's response to Trump's speech Tuesday to a joint session of Congress.
Elissa Slotkin to Give Democratic Response to Trump's Congressional Address
Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, said she is "looking forward to speaking directly to the American people next week."
Democrats tap freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver response to Trump’s March 4 joint address to Congress
Freshman US Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress next week, the party’s top congressional leaders announced Thursday.
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