‘More than just an AOC’: Michigan Dem defends her lack of Musk pushback as she faces heat at town hall

Slotkin responded by saying that her job is to be “more than just an AOC” and “more than just an activist.”

Her response comes as the Democratic Party’s popularity has hit a record new low and some supporters are angry over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to back last week’s Republican spending bill. Musk, working at the behest of President Donald Trump to slash the federal budget, has faced little pushback from Congress as he fires employees and trims programs.