I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind.

I am asking every person of goodwill to denounce it. Their hate has no place in Michigan.

I commend him for his service, which serves as an inspiration to us all.

To all our Dearborn families and residents: I have your back. I wish I could take away this pain, but know that you are not alone.

The people of Dearborn are once again under attack from an out-of-state influencer looking for controversy.

We stand united against hate and Islamophobia.

I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

Today, a group of agitators is traveling to Dearborn for the sole purpose of intimidating that community and provoking a reaction.

My top priority is keeping Michiganders safe.

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

Today, a group of agitators is traveling to Dearborn for the sole purpose of intimidating that community and provoking a reaction.

Trump is rewarding a regime that sends weapons and troops to fight for Russia and has a long history of cooperation with Iran. Undermining our allies while making concessions to our adversaries is not a show of strength—it only emboldens…

People of all faiths and of all backgrounds belong, and deserve to practice their religion and celebrate their cultures freely without fear.

Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

I have been in contact with Mayor Hammoud, and I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators.

Our alliance with South Korea is critical to U.S. security and announcing a decision to unilaterally scale back joint exercises, over social media, all while touting a ‘very good relationship’ with Kim, is a gross miscalculation.

I am honored to recognize Sam Dougherty whose continued service and dedication to serving others represents the best of our armed forces.

The other thing I want to add is that I worry about suppressing and disenfranchising your military and stationed overseas.