Michigan's newest U.S. Senator was selected to give the Democratic response to the president's first official address before a joint session of Congress in March.

In her brief remarks, Slotkin emphasized her bipartisan career history while emphasizing that "America wants change." She knocked the Trump administration's approach, adding: "There's a responsible way to make change and a reckless way.

President Donald Trump will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second term on Tuesday, March 4. Afterward, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will present the Democratic response.

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Mich., delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's joint address to Congress. Slotkin criticized the administration, including several of Trump's policies, Elon Musk, and the president's recent meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.