1. Factsheet: Elise Stefanik
- Author:
- Bridge Initiative Team
- Publication Date:
- 12-2024
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Bridge Initiative, Georgetown University
- Abstract:
- Elise Stefanik is a Republican congresswoman from New York. Initially entering politics as a moderate, Stefanik has rebranded herself and become a staunch supporter and defender of President-elect Donald Trump. She has a history of propagating anti-Palestinian narratives, and has supported legislation targeting pro-Palestinian voices. She has also allied with organizations known for promoting Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian views, and has called for defunding entities like UNRWA, labeling it as a “terrorist front.” In 2024, President-elect Trump selected Stefanik to serve as the US Ambassador to the UN.
- Topic:
- Discrimination, Islamophobia, Far Right, Donald Trump, Republican Party, and Elise Stefanik
- Political Geography:
- New York, Palestine, North America, and United States of America