EMILYs List Statement on U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s Rebuttal to Trump’s Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (MI) delivered the Democratic Party’s response to Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, exposing his lies and offering a real path forward for the country. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement in response: 

“After Donald Trump spent an hour and 40 minutes gaslighting the American people, Sen. Slotkin gave us the facts. She made clear the devastating economic and national security consequences of this administration, noting that Donald Trump will make Americans pay in every aspect of their lives. It was a reminder to stay engaged — It’s easy to be exhausted, but there is too much at stake to step away from this fight. We are proud to stand by the Democratic women like Sen. Slotkin on the frontlines in the fight for the future of our country.”

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