Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan confirmed on Wednesday that she is under federal investigation related to her participation in a controversial video released last November. In the video, Slotkin, alongside other Democratic military veterans, urged military personnel to refrain from obeying illegal orders.

The video, which quickly went viral, drew sharp criticism from President Donald Trump, who labeled the actions of the participants as "seditious" and suggested they should face trial. This has escalated tensions between the administration and the Democratic lawmakers involved.

In a video response to the unfolding events, Slotkin accused President Trump of using the federal government to target his political opponents. "This is the president's playbook," Slotkin stated. "Truth doesn't matter, facts don't matter, and anyone who disagrees with him becomes an enemy, and he then weaponizes the federal government against them. It's legal intimidation and physical intimidation meant to get you to shut up."

Following the video's release and the president's accusations, Slotkin reported a significant spike in threats against her and her family, necessitating 24/7 security protection provided by Capitol Police. "We had over 1,000 threats come in. Over 100 were credible and are being investigated," she revealed. The situation escalated to include a bomb threat at her residence and the swatting of her parents' home.

Slotkin was among six Democratic military veterans featured in the video, including Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Representatives Maggie Goodlander (N.H.), Jason Crow (Colo.), Chris Deluzio (Pa.), and Chrissy Houlahan (Pa.). In response to his own subsequent investigation, Senator Kelly has initiated a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior military leaders.

The investigations and the political fallout appear to be part of a broader confrontation between the Trump administration and its critics. Slotkin first learned about the investigation through Jeanine Pirro's office, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, though Pirro’s office has declined to confirm or deny the existence of ongoing federal investigations.

Amid these challenges, Slotkin remains resolute, emphasizing the importance of freedom of speech and the need to stand against the abuse of power. "Right now, speaking out against the abuse of power is the most patriotic thing we can do," she affirmed, signaling her continued commitment to this cause despite the personal and political risks involved.