LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — President Donald Trump delivered his deal with to a joint session of Congress, U.S. Senator from Michigan Elissa Slotkin delivered the Democratic response—and Michigan officers are weighing in on each.
Trump praised his administation’s work concerning the nation’s economic system, immigration and international coverage and spoke on all kinds of matters, corresponding to the various government orders he has signed since his first day in workplace and his plans for tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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Michigan officers are making their ideas recognized, with Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar praising Trump’s dedication to his platform and pledging to proceed his cooperation along with his administration transferring ahead.
“President Trump’s address reaffirmed his commitment to the hardworking men and women of our country and presented a clear vision for the future – a renewal of the American dream. His speech emphasized the importance of securing our borders, strengthening our economy, and standing up for parental rights,” said Moolenaar. “The President also addressed critical issues including the flow of deadly fentanyl into our nation and supporting law enforcement in the fight against crime. I will continue my work with President Trump and his administration to advance policies that improve the lives of Michigan residents.”
In a put up on X, previously often known as Twitter, Slotkin’s fellow U.S. Senator, Gary Peters, criticized Trump’s deal with, questioning the accuracy of the varied claims the president made.
“President Trump’s speech was full of falsehoods but that’s not news. Nothing he said changes the fact that — under his watch — costs for everyday essentials are rising for families in Michigan and across our county,” wrote Peters.
Republican State Rep. Bryan Posthumus, offered reside updates and commentary on the deal with on his X account, together with praising Speaker of the Home Mike Johnson’s removing of Texas consultant Al Inexperienced from the chamber for interrupting and doubling down on the removing of transgender athletes from womens’ sports activities.
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State Democrats praised Slotkin’s response to Trump’s deal with, with Chair of the Michigan Democratic Occasion Curtis Hertel saying her response was a “model of leadership.”
“Tonight, Senator Elissa Slotkin supplied an inspiring imaginative and prescient for the nation within the face of a presidency that’s tanking our economic system and threatening our nationwide safety. On this unprecedented second,” said Hertel. “Senator Slotkin helps chart a approach ahead that places working-class People entrance and middle. She doesn’t simply stand by — she stands up, speaks out, and fights for us all.”
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Slotkin launched a press release after delivering the Democratic rebuttal, which will be learn beneath:
“We simply went by means of one other fraught election season. People made it clear that they need change. However there’s a accountable approach to make change, and a reckless approach. And, we will make that change with out forgetting who we’re as a rustic, and as a democracy.
As a result of irrespective of the place you reside, most People share three core beliefs: That the center class is the engine of our nation. That sturdy nationwide safety protects us from hurt. And that our democracy, irrespective of how messy, is unparalleled and value preventing for.
Everyone knows that our nation goes by means of one thing proper now. We’re undecided what the following day goes to carry, not to mention the following decade.
However this isn’t the primary time we’ve skilled this as a rustic. Each single time, we’ve gotten by means of these moments due to two issues: Engaged residents and principled leaders.”
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, written assertion, March 4. 2025.
