Freshman US Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress next week, the party’s top congressional leaders announced Thursday.

The newly elected Democratic senator from Michigan will deliver her party's response to Trump's speech Tuesday to a joint session of Congress.

Presidents typically use addresses to Congress to appeal for bipartisan support, but Trump enjoys Republican control of both chambers.

McMahon will have the dual responsibility of dismantling the Education Department while advancing Trump's policy objectives.