Sen. Slotkin, President Trump, Sec. Def. Pete Hegseth

President Donald Trump’s and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s address to several hundred military commanders Tuesday at Quantico,Virginia was mocked on late-night TV and drew criticism from military experts and Democrats, including Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin.

“The military is the most trusted institution in the country. It’s the most lethal fighting force the world has ever known, and a cornerstone of American power,” Slotkin posted on X.

“President Trump and Secretary Hegseth are attempting to manipulate it for their own gain, tarnishing the military’s reputation and making American citizens suspicious and fearful of their own protectors.

“All this makes us less safe in the process. If you care about the military—not to mentio

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