Top Dem cries ‘weaponization’ as comments warning young people not to join Trump admin lands her in hot water

What happened: Sen. Elissa Slotkin accused President Trump of a coordinated "weaponization" campaign after he ordered the Justice Department to examine her October remarks warning young people about joining his administration. Key numbers: Slotkin made the remarks Oct. 13 at a University of Chicago discussion. A student filed an ethics complaint Oct. 22. Why it matters: Slotkin says Trump escalated targeting after Democrats' midterm gains, and her attorney demanded public confirmation the DOJ will not investigate. The DOJ has not confirmed an investigation.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin accused President Trump of a coordinated "weaponization" campaign after he ordered the Justice Department to examine her October remarks warning young people about joining his administration.

Slotkin says Trump escalated targeting after Democrats' midterm gains, and her attorney demanded public confirmation the DOJ will not investigate. The DOJ has not confirmed an investigation.