Politics & Government
Slotkin Speaks Out Following Failed Grand Jury Indictment, Saying Citizens ‘Upheld The Rule Of Law'
"Hopefully, this ends this politicized investigation for good," Slotkin said, later calling the decision a victory for the Constitution.
February 11, 2026
After U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro failed to convince a federal grand jury to move forward with indictments for a group of Democratic lawmakers who encouraged U.S. military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin released a statement noting that the failure of the indictment is not her main concern.
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“Today wasn’t just an embarrassing day for the Administration. It was another sad day for our country,” the Holly Democrat said. “Because whether or not Pirro succeeded is not the point. It’s that President Trump continues to weaponize our justice system against his perceived enemies. It’s the kind of thing you see in a foreign country, not in the United States we know and love.”
It is unusual for a grand jury to decline to issue an indictment sought by a prosecutor.
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In January, Slotkin said she was the subject of a federal investigation into the video, which also included U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), along with U.S. Reps. Jason Crow (D-Colorado), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania), Chris Deluzio (D-Pennsylvania) and Maggie Goodlander (D-New Hampshire). All six lawmakers have military or national security backgrounds.
In reaction to the video, President Donald Trump called it “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS” later saying it was “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”
Last week, Slotkin refused to interview with the Department of Justice, saying she was “not going to legitimize their actions.”
She praised the Tuesday decision, saying “it was a grand jury of anonymous American citizens who upheld the rule of law and determined this case should not proceed.”
“Hopefully, this ends this politicized investigation for good,” Slotkin said, later calling the decision a victory for the Constitution and freedom of speech.
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