CRIME & LAW

Senator Notified of Federal Inquiry Over Video Message

PUBLISHED Jan 14, 2026, 8:53 AM ET

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Senator Notified of Federal Inquiry Over Video Message

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 11

Center 91%

Right 9%

Sources: 11

Washington. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has been notified that prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia are investigating a November video she organized urging military personnel to resist illegal orders. Slotkin recently disclosed the inquiry to The New York Times after the office of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro contacted the Senate sergeant-at-arms to request an interview. Pirro’s office declined to confirm the investigation. In the aftermath, Slotkin reported a bomb threat at her home; Michigan State Police found no danger. President Trump and aides called the video seditious. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

November: Slotkin posts a 90-second video urging military personnel to resist illegal orders.
Shortly after: the video draws public condemnation from President Trump and aides, labeled seditious.
After release: Slotkin reports a bomb threat to her home; Michigan State Police report no danger.
This month: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office contacts the Senate sergeant-at-arms seeking an interview.
This month: Slotkin discloses the outreach to The New York Times; multiple outlets publish reports.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 91%, Right 9%

Who Benefited

Prosecutors and federal law-enforcement entities gained oversight authority and public justification to pursue inquiries, while some political allies of the lawmakers received increased public attention and media visibility.

Who Impacted

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, participating lawmakers, and referenced service members experienced heightened legal scrutiny, public controversy, and security incidents such as a bomb threat directed at Slotkin's residence.