Slotkin latest Democrat to press Trump administration on midterm meddling

Slotkin latest Democrat to press Trump administration on midterm meddling

Senator Elissa Slotkin asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and JCS Chairman Dan Caine Tuesday to ensure they'll keep the military away from the polls.

Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections

WASHINGTON — Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday to confirm he won’t send U.S. troops to polling places during November’s midterm elections, as Democrats have raised concerns that the Trump administration could use the military to interfere with the vote. “I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any ki…