Overview

• Elise Stefanik, House Republican Conference Chair, has emerged as a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, urging fellow Republicans to rally behind him and hinting at a potential VP role in his 2024 campaign.
• Stefanik has shown loyalty to Trump by endorsing him early, campaigning for him, and echoing his controversial statements, including referring to convicted January 6 prisoners as 'hostages'.
• Stefanik's alignment with Trump has sparked criticism from various quarters, with some accusing her of fueling election denialism and disinformation.
• Despite the criticism, Stefanik continues to support Trump, even filing ethics complaints against judges overseeing cases against him or his allies.
• Stefanik's strong backing of Trump has led to speculation that she may be angling to be his vice-presidential pick for the 2024 election.