A resolution to censure Representative Elise Stefanik has been introduced by Representative Dan Goldman, following her remarks referring to January 6th rioters as 'hostages.' The censure motion is a response to Stefanik's characterization of the rioters, who were convicted of serious offences, including assaulting police officers during the Capitol attack, as victims rather than perpetrators. The motion has sparked debate within Congress, with GOP members defending Stefanik, who is a leader for the House GOP Conference, and criticizing the Democrats for what they call a 'desperate ploy' and a 'ridiculous smear job.' Representative Jamie Raskin highlighted that the term 'hostages' should not be used to describe those found guilty by a jury of their peers. The issue has raised broader concerns about the rule of law and the integrity of democratic institutions.
“Ms. Stefanik's support of convicted criminals charged with offenses against the United States government, including attempted violence against members of this body, is simply unacceptable from a member of Congress.” https://t.co/YLJEiSqVFL
At Trump's direction on Jan 6, 2021, a violent mob attacked the Capitol to overturn the 2020 election. @RepStefanik's remarks show she's continuing to undermine democracy for political expediency. She's damaged the safety, dignity and integrity of Congress and must be censured. https://t.co/MO98S1IFIH
Really disappointing to hear @Jacob_Rees_Mogg say this. He may not like Biden, but Trump tried to steal an election. He recently described those in jail for serious offences on 6/1/21 as "hostages". The rule of law is at stake this November - and also support for Ukraine https://t.co/4f3YvWdCNq
Rep Jamie Raskin (D-MD) about Trump & Rep Stefanik use of the term Jan 6 "hostages" "They're not hostages. Hostages are people who are abducted & held for financial or political ransom... You just can't compare (them) to people who've been found guilty by a jury of their peers"
Today, I introduced a resolution to censure @RepStefanik for supporting the Jan 6 insurrectionists, calling these convicted criminals “hostages.” There's no conduct more unbecoming than supporting those intent on subverting our democracy. She's brought shame to our institution. https://t.co/Ne3uKiuB0T
CLIP: @RepDanGoldman on his resolution censuring @RepStefanik for referring to January 6th rioters as "hostages." https://t.co/dZD6LT9sfI
While Democrats destroy our nation with their disastrous agenda, @RepStefanik has been a leader for our @HouseGOP Conference since the day she stepped into the House chamber. This censure attempt is nothing more than a ridiculous smear job used to distract and divert attention…
Sorry @RepMariaSalazar, but you can stuff the so-called #DignityAct. No amnesty, period. It doesn't matter what you call it or how the Chamber of Compromise tells you to sell it. Seal the border, deport illegals. That somehow 5 years is a magic number to allow people stay is dumb
The ridiculous attempt to censure @RepStefanik is yet another desperate ploy by the Democrats to focus on anything but their disastrous policies. I hope they enjoy their five seconds of shame because this senseless resolution will fail.
The censure motion is because she called J6 defendants sentenced to prison who beat up the cops who were defending her “hostages,” which is the opposite of defending the Constitution, election integrity, and rule of law. https://t.co/hhjbor4BA8