Video Sen. Slotkin says she is under investigation over illegal ...
The investigation comes after Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot and astronaut, was censured for participating in the same video.
abcnews.go.comHere’s the latest about Elissa Slotkin based on recent reporting:
- Slotkin has been at the center of a federal investigation related to a video she organized urging military personnel to resist “illegal orders.” Several outlets reported she is under investigation, with her describing the situation as politically motivated and saying she faced threats in connection with the video.[1][4]
- In February 2026, Slotkin indicated she would not voluntarily participate in a Justice Department interview about the investigation and asked that related materials be preserved for potential litigation, signaling a firm stance in the dispute. She also framed the issue as part of broader political conflict surrounding remarks by former President Trump’s administration.[2]
- Coverage notes that this investigation involves other lawmakers who appeared in the same video, including ongoing legal actions and responses from their camps as the situation evolves.[3][1]
- For context, related reporting mentions other participants in the video and how this incident has fed into congressional and legal debates about executive-branch involvement in investigations of members of Congress.[4][9]
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Sources: Politico live updates on Slotkin investigation; AP News coverage of Slotkin declining DOJ interview; ABC News overview; Military.com/AP recap of statements; additional U.S. media reports cited in search results.[9][1][2][3][4]