In a recent appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik declined to commit to certifying the 2024 election results. When asked by host Kristen Welker if she would vote to certify the results “no matter what they show,” Stefanik responded by referencing the unconstitutional acts that she believes occurred during the 2020 election. She specifically mentioned Pennsylvania and other states where election laws were unilaterally changed, bypassing state legislatures.
Welker pressed further, asking about Stefanik’s stance on the 2024 election. Stefanik responded by mentioning efforts in Colorado and Maine to keep former President Trump off the ballot due to the January 6 riot. She expressed her belief that Democrats are desperate and attempting to remove Trump from the ballot, calling it a suppression of the American people. Stefanik also mentioned a Supreme Court case in February that she believes should allow Trump to appear on the ballot.
Stefanik went on to predict that President Biden will be found to be the “most corrupt president” in American history. She criticized the constitutional overreach she perceives in New York, where she believes Democrats are attempting to steal the election and gerrymander congressional districts that Republicans fairly won. Stefanik emphasized her commitment to strong election integrity and her belief that the real threat to democracy is Biden and the Democrats.
During the interview, Welker attempted to shift the topic to Trump’s legal challenges and the security of the 2020 election. Stefanik reiterated her belief that the election was not fair and unconstitutional acts took place. She accused the federal government of weaponization against Trump and conservatives, and expressed her concern about the treatment of January 6th hostages. Stefanik also criticized what she sees as a double standard in the treatment of individuals associated with the Clinton and Biden families.
The article also mentions former President Trump’s recent speech in Iowa, where he called for the release of the “J6 hostages” and accused Biden of calling the January 6th defendants “patriots.” Biden, on the other hand, celebrated the sentencing of Jan. 6 defendants and accused Trump of promising to pardon them if he returns to office.
Overall, Stefanik’s statements reflect her concerns about election integrity, constitutional overreach, and what she perceives as a biased treatment of conservatives. She predicts Biden will be found to be corrupt and accuses Democrats of attempting to steal the election. The article also highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot and the contrasting views of Trump and Biden on the matter.
