Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, expressed concern about the treatment of January 6 prisoners, referring to them as 'hostages.' This statement has sparked controversy, with some criticizing her for politicizing the issue and others accusing her of seeking favor from Donald Trump. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has adopted the phrase 'J6 hostages,' while others argue that the prisoners are radicalized terrorists. Stefanik's comments have drawn both support and criticism, with some accusing NBC of bias in its coverage of the issue.
On 1/6/21, Elise Stefanik was worried about being held hostage by the "hostages.* https://t.co/fGpkSnSLO4
Rep. Stefanik Says She is Concerned About the ‘Treatment of January 6 Hostages’ on Meet the Press (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/JcJmOBRYq8
Elise Stefanik slams NBC as biased and calls Jan. 6 prisoners "hostages" https://t.co/fwV1GSewEI https://t.co/HeKfNGZtst
“J6 prisoners are not hostages. They are radicalized terrorists. Elise Stefanik is desperately pleading for the attention and favor of Donald Trump in a misguided attempt to further her political ambitions at the expense of American democracy.” Read more: https://t.co/LBIdJe2DGx https://t.co/37xU4UhHHI
House GOP Conference Chair Rep Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to NBC today: “I have concerns about the treatment of January 6 hostages…”
🇺🇸“I am concerned about the January 6th hostages” - Rep. Elise Stefanik, NY, Republican It appears the RNC has a new catch phrase: “J6 Hostages” Source: Meet the Press https://t.co/LdvcznJroG https://t.co/DlkgUV5pKX
🇺🇸“I am concerned about January 6th hostages” - Rep. Elise Stefanik, NY, Republican It appears the RNC has a new catch phrase: “J6 Hostages” Source: Meet the Press https://t.co/3UL3LC6cHP