Rep. Elise Stefanik, a staunch Trump ally and the highest-ranking woman in the House Republican leadership, has been nominated as the next US Ambassador to the UN. This move has sparked discussions about her political trajectory, her likely approach to the role, and the upcoming special election for her New York congressional seat. The article delves into Stefanik’s political journey, her potential as an ambassador, and the implications of her departure on the political landscape of New York.
Donald Trump has chosen Republican Representative Elise Stefanik to serve as US ambassador to the United Nations, signaling a potential shift in US foreign policy and a potential retreat from global engagement. Stefanik, a staunch Trump ally, is expected to advocate for a ‘America First’ agenda, potentially impacting US funding and participation in international organizations.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, has accused the FBI of covering up Iranian election interference to benefit Democrats in the upcoming presidential election. Stefanik claims the FBI has refused to answer her questions about a reported Iranian hack of the Trump campaign in 2020, which allegedly involved the dissemination of stolen data to the Biden campaign and media outlets. She believes the FBI is acting as an arm of the Democratic Party and is intentionally hiding information that could be damaging to the Biden administration.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) criticized President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, accusing him of betraying the U.S.-Israel alliance. Stefanik, who addressed the Israeli Knesset, emphasized the strong support from House Republicans for Israel, contrasting it with Biden’s perceived equivocation. She also defended her past speech in Jerusalem and highlighted the House’s passage of legislation criticizing Biden for pausing a bomb shipment to Israel.
Republican House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has criticized President Biden’s policies toward Israel in a speech at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. Stefanik, the highest-ranking House member to visit Israel since the recent terrorist attacks, reaffirmed her strong support for the Jewish state and accused Biden of failing to provide adequate support during the recent conflict with Hamas.
Stefanik highlighted former President Trump’s strong relationship with Israel and criticized Biden’s decision to pause a weapons shipment to Israel, which was later reversed. She also criticized the Biden administration for extending a waiver allowing Iran access to $10 billion in funds and for easing sanctions on Iran, which she described as a leading state sponsor of terror.
Stefanik expressed support for all measures to aid Israel that have come before the US Congress and touted her own history as a leading proponent of Israeli independence and security. She emphasized that the majority of Americans support Israel and that America stands with the nation.
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of violating Department of Justice (DOJ) standards and trying to tip the election against former President Trump. Specifically, Stefanik alleges that Smith attempted to influence the election by hastily scheduling the trial against Trump in the January 6th case, despite its complexity, and by repeatedly violating the District Court’s stay of proceedings. She cites Smith’s comments in court emphasizing the principle that “no American is above the law” as justification for an investigation into his own conduct.
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has urged the Biden administration to withdraw federal funding from Columbia University due to its alleged failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests. In a letter to the administration, Stefanik denounced the university’s inaction, calling it an unsafe environment for Jewish students and demanding concrete steps to address the issue and protect their rights.
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has sent a scathing letter to top Biden administration officials, demanding federal intervention to protect Jewish students and faculty from ongoing anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. Stefanik condemned the antisemitic sentiment among protesters, citing incidents of harassment and intimidation that have taken place on campus. She accused the university of failing to take adequate action and called on the Department of Education to hold Columbia accountable by revoking federal funding.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has disavowed his alma mater, Columbia University, over ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus. In a Monday tweet, Kraft stated that he has lost faith in the school’s handling of the situation, which has included a rash of emphatic pro-Palestinian protests continuing for a sixth day. Columbia President Minouche Shafik’s call to involve the police on Thursday has failed to quell the protests, which have grown in size and intensity. Shafik’s decision to make all Monday classes virtual and her handling of the protests in general have drawn criticism from New York Republicans, led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, who have called for her resignation.
