Rep. Elise Stefanik does not like being reminded that she once called Donald Trump a “whack job” and “insulting to women.” During a Fox News interview, the New York Republican got heated when host Shannon Bream read excerpts from a New York Times article that included quotes showing Stefanik was initially critical of Trump’s candidacy in 2016. But according to a source who spoke to The Wrap, “somebody at NBC News or the ‘Today’ show leaked the tape.”“That was insulting,” Stefanik said Sunday of the tape. She was openly critical of his proposed policies even a month before the general election, often avoiding mentioning Trump by name. She also voted to overturn the 2020 election results and has not committed to certifying the 2024 election results. Stefanik spoke to Bream via satellite from Israel, where she delivered a speech to parliament (called the Knesset) — a rare occurrence for a visitor to the nation.

Source: Fox News May 19, 2024 22:34 UTC