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In the latest attempt to whitewash the Republican lead coup against the US, Republicans have been calling those brought to justice 'hostages', the families of those being held in Gaza are furious.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/reality-trump-stefaniks-jan-6-hostages-guilty-pleas-convictions-rcna132859
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has families of hostages in Gaza upset about her recent comparison. Now, she's refusing to respond to questions.
The Congresswoman made news on Sunday when she appeared on "Meet the Press" and claimed that the guilty Jan. 6 attackers who are serving time in prison are "hostages." Host Kristen Welker didn't pressure Stefanik on the term, who specifically she was referring to as a "hostage" and which law was violated in the Constitution on Jan. 6.
After the failure to follow up, NBC News reporter Ryan J. Reilly is asking Stefanik's office for specifics.
"I’ve reached out to @RepStefanik’s office to see if they would like to specify which of the federal criminal defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack she believes are 'hostages,'" he posted on social media about his efforts. "Will advise if I get a response!"
Reilly and fellow reporter Anna Schecter reported that the questions arise as families of actual hostages taken by the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7 are offended by Stefanik's comparison. Speaking with some of them, the reporters explained that the relatives are upset by the remark. There are 130 actual hostages that remain in captivity in Gaza.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/reality-trump-stefaniks-jan-6-hostages-guilty-pleas-convictions-rcna132859
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has families of hostages in Gaza upset about her recent comparison. Now, she's refusing to respond to questions.
The Congresswoman made news on Sunday when she appeared on "Meet the Press" and claimed that the guilty Jan. 6 attackers who are serving time in prison are "hostages." Host Kristen Welker didn't pressure Stefanik on the term, who specifically she was referring to as a "hostage" and which law was violated in the Constitution on Jan. 6.
After the failure to follow up, NBC News reporter Ryan J. Reilly is asking Stefanik's office for specifics.
"I’ve reached out to @RepStefanik’s office to see if they would like to specify which of the federal criminal defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack she believes are 'hostages,'" he posted on social media about his efforts. "Will advise if I get a response!"
Reilly and fellow reporter Anna Schecter reported that the questions arise as families of actual hostages taken by the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas on Oct. 7 are offended by Stefanik's comparison. Speaking with some of them, the reporters explained that the relatives are upset by the remark. There are 130 actual hostages that remain in captivity in Gaza.
