Published 01/07/2024 5:40:07 p.m.

Stefanik slams NBC as biased, calls Jan. 6 prisoners ‘hostages’

Republican Representative Elise Stefanik expressed concerns about the treatment of January 6th Capitol riot "hostages" and emphasized Congress's role in overseeing prisoner treatment.
Stefanik's comments received backlash from Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney and other social media users, who criticized her for referring to the imprisoned rioters as "hostages" and labeled the term as disgraceful.
Stefanik defended her comments, stating that she stood for election integrity, challenged the certification of Pennsylvania, and proudly supported President Trump.

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Elise Stefanik echoes Trump when asked about January 6 prisoners three years on

CNN By Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik on Sunday echoed Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump as she referred to those sentenced to prison for their roles in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol as “hostages.” “I have concerns about the treatment of January 6 hostages. I have concerns, we have a role in Congress of oversight over our treatment of prisoners, and I believe we’re seeing the weaponization of th…

01/08/2024 12:38:37 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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Elise Stefanik echoes Trump when asked about January 6 prisoners three years on

01/08/2024 12:38:37 a.m.·Colorado Springs, United States

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The Hill

Stefanik slams NBC as biased, calls Jan. 6 prisoners ‘hostages’

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) on Sunday blasted “biased media” and said she was concerned about “the treatment of January 6th hostages,” echoing former President Trump’s remarks on the attack on the Capitol.

01/07/2024 5:40:07 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

Elise Stefanik condemned after Jan. 6 "hostages" remark

The congresswoman's comments echoed rhetoric of the former president's on Saturday about those involved in the U.S. Capitol riot.

01/07/2024 10:10:47 p.m.·United States

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Raw Story

Elise Stefanik snaps over Jan. 6 'hostages' when asked if rioters should be prosecuted

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) suggested that January 6 rioters were being treated as "hostages" because they were facing jail time for their crimes. During a Sunday interview on Meet the Press, host Kristen Welker asked Stefanik about her view of January 6. "Do you still think it was a tragic day?" Welker wondered. "Do you think that the people who stormed the Capitol should be held responsible to the full extent of the law?" "I have concerns …

01/07/2024 2:59:12 p.m.·United States

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NBC News

Elise Stefanik echoes Trump’s comments calling Jan. 6 rioters in prison ‘hostages’: Full interview

During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, chair of the House Republican conference, reacts to former President Trump’s comments on the January 6th Capitol attack, as well as her own.

01/07/2024 5:40:07 p.m.·United States

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