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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.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on this story, from Weekend Edition at 11:18 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are New York Post's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Sen. Slotkin urges Dems to use prosecution to make young people afraid to serve in Trump admin”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:18 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Sen, Dems, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Poll: Dems lead House vote as Trump approval hits low (October 18).
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What BBN said about it

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.

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.

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.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCareer guidance.

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.

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

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

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

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