Senator Slotkin Outlines National Security Vision Focused on Economic, Technological Threats

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin outlined a comprehensive vision for American national security and foreign policy centered on the economic concerns of middle-class Americans during a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. Drawing from town halls in Michigan, she emphasized that economic security must be treated as a key component of national security, urging leaders to focus on growing the middle class to strengthen the nation's resilience. Slotkin highlighted the need for the U.S. to win the technological race, particularly against China, proposing initiatives such as a Cyber National Guard, a Manhattan Project-style AI effort, and a Sovereign Wealth Fund to invest in high-risk technologies. She also called for rethinking government protection strategies to address the rapidly evolving threat landscape, including cyber-attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities. Slotkin underscored the importance of advancing American prosperity alongside protecting citizens, noting that many Americans have lost confidence in the coherence of U.S. foreign policy. Her proposals signal a push for sweeping reforms that integrate economic growth with national security imperatives in response to emerging global challenges.