Stefanik Remarks Comparing Jan. 6 Rioters to Hostages Draw Criticism from Gaza Families
• Rep. Elise Stefanik compared Jan. 6 attackers in prison to "hostages," offending families of 130 actual hostages held in Gaza.
• Stefanik made the controversial "hostages" remark during a Sunday appearance on Meet the Press.
• Reporter Ryan Reilly reached out to Stefanik's office to ask which Jan. 6 defendants she considers "hostages," but has not received a response.
• The Jan. 6 defendants incarcerated have either pleaded guilty, been convicted, or deemed dangerous or flight risks by a judge.
• As a top House Republican who claims to stand with Israel, Stefanik's remarks upset families of true Gaza hostages upset at the comparison.