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Slotkin urges prosecutions to deter young Trump staffers

Slotkin spoke at a University of Chicago podcast taping and said she wants to look at signature cases; conservative outlets call it retaliation, and the internship just got interesting.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMichigan Senator Elissa Slotkin says Democrats should go after young conservatives who want to work in the Trump administration, New York Post reports.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe said it at a live taping of a Vox podcast at the University of Chicago, and her words were, quote, I want that deterrence message.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call it career guidance with a very firm tone. She's helping graduates think about their long-term relationship with a subpoena.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCareer guidance.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, she says graduates think a job there sounds fun, and then it brings a ton of problems. She's just trying to manage expectations.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe also said she wants to look at signature cases, and not only the president but the people who enabled him.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorConservative outlets are calling it a threat of political retaliation.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr a very early, very honest job posting. Transparency is so rare in hiring.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFun, and a ton of problems. That's every internship I ever heard of.

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