Senator Slotkin Comments During Interview Stir Debate
Oh, Elissa Slotkin, the Democrats’ grand attempt at connecting with the working-class, Rust Belt voter—and it flopped spectacularly.
After President Trump’s address to Congress, Democrats needed someone who could deliver their response with credibility, someone who could speak to Middle America. So, they picked Slotkin, a Michigan liberal, hoping to appeal to blue-collar voters. Instead, she delivered a tone-deaf, condescending mess—and hardly anyone even bothered to watch it.
Dems can’t break from the same old script. Leadership still loves these class of 2018 “national security” Dems like Slotkin, who somehow continue to think they can out-patriotism Trump by bewailing his alleged lack of belief in American Exceptionalism pic.twitter.com/JswhoHC0Dx
— Michael Tracey (@mtracey) March 6, 2025
Slotkin’s speech aired around 11 PM EST, long after most Americans had turned off their televisions or gone to bed. It was the political equivalent of sending out a press release at midnight on a Friday—a clear sign that even Democrats knew it was a lost cause.
And for the few who did watch? Well, let’s just say it didn’t help the Democrats’ image problem.
Dem Senator Elissa Slotkin (MI) says that by electing Trump, America is acting like petulant and "angry" "teenager" without a "fully form[ed] brain":
"What do you do when you have a teenager threatening themselves and others, you just try to get them through this period alive.… pic.twitter.com/7EN0xLkt7A— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 11, 2025
In her response, Slotkin made it clear that she views Trump supporters as less evolved, less intelligent, and in need of “guidance.” She compared America to an adolescent teenager, implying that those who voted for Trump just need a little time to "grow up" and "see the light."
"Dear America, your brain is not fully formed" - Democrats
They refuse to take any responsibility for their unpopular policies and positions. I hope they never learn. https://t.co/Mproqx4Sjx
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) March 11, 2025
This elitist nonsense is straight out of the Democratic Party playbook:
Insult working-class voters.
Pretend they’re doing it with love and understanding.
Then go on The View to nod along as Joy Behar and friends pat them on the back.
That’s exactly what Slotkin did, sitting down with the ladies of The View to reinforce her smug worldview.
Let’s not forget—the whole point of putting Slotkin out there was to show that Democrats aren’t out-of-touch, sneering elitists.
And yet, within days, she went on national television and proved the opposite.
This is supposedly their smart, reasonable messenger? https://t.co/JUxPvZ41fm
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) March 11, 2025
The Democrats cannot hide their disdain for regular Americans. Every time they put up a so-called “moderate” to soften their image, it backfires. Because at their core, they do not respect the voters they claim to champion.
So, while Trump was laying out a vision for America that resonated with millions, Slotkin and the Democrats were once again talking down to voters—and wondering why their message isn’t landing.