Posted 1/9/2024, 9:49:00 PM
Stefanik Faces Backlash Over Rhetoric Defending January 6th Defendants and Trump
- Rep. Stefanik referred to January 6th defendants as "hostages", echoing Trump's rhetoric
- Relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza objected to the use of "hostage" for Jan 6 defendants
- A new video released by Hamas shows 4 young hostages, highlighting the difference
- Rep. Swalwell said Stefanik is not the "hero" some claimed regarding her questioning of university presidents
- Many recent reactions criticize Stefanik for defending Trump's Hitler quote and spreading falsehoods