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• Stefanik Lauded for Combating Antisemitism, Launches NY Gubernatorial Bid

  Representative Elise Stefanik, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, has been in the news recently for receiving major recognition in the Jewish community while simultaneously launching her gubernatorial campaign in New York.On Monday night, Stefanik accepted the World Jewish Congress' Theodor Herzl Award, the organization's highest honor. The award was presented to her by Ronald Lauder, a businessman and former U.S. ambassador to Austria. Speaking before four hundred guests at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, Stefanik emphasized her commitment to fighting antisemitism and defending what she described as the Western values that have shaped America.During her acceptance speech, Stefanik recalled her prominent 2023 congressional hearing where she questioned the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated their university codes of conduct. She noted that each president responded that it depends on the context, which sparked what she called a global reckoning in higher education. Stefanik stated clearly that antisemitic rhetoric does not depend on context and should never be tolerated.She also highlighted that New York is home to more Jewish residents than anywhere outside of Israel, and pointed out that antisemitic incidents hit an all-time high in the state last year, making it the highest count in the nation. Stefanik framed her fight against antisemitism as a moral issue rather than a political one.The timing of the award came just days after Stefanik announced her bid for New York governor in the 2026 race, challenging Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. The announcement received support from billionaire philanthropist Miriam Adelson, who praised Stefanik as a great leader for defending the Jewish people, Israel, and the free world.This recognition underscores Stefanik's rising profile within Republican circles and her emphasis on combating antisemitism as a central theme in her political career and upcoming gubernatorial campaign.Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates on political developments and current events. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• "Stefanik's Rise: From Moderate to Trump Ally, Combatting Antisemitism and Eyeing New York's Governor Seat"

  Elise Stefanik has emerged as a prominent figure in national politics with headlines closely following her latest moves. Earlier this week, Stefanik accepted the highest honor from the World Jewish Congress, the Theodor Herzl Award, during a high-profile event at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. She was recognized for her outspoken stance against antisemitism and her defense of Western democratic values. In her acceptance, Stefanik emphasized the need to combat antisemitism not just nationally but especially in New York, referencing a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents. Her widely publicized questioning of elite university leaders over campus antisemitism continues to be referenced as a pivotal moment sparking changes in higher education accountability, and her advocacy on this front drew praise from influential philanthropists, including Miriam Adelson, who lauded her as a defender of Israel and the Jewish community according to Fox News coverage.Just days before receiving this award, Stefanik officially announced her campaign to run for New York governor in the 2026 race. Previously known as a moderate, she has shifted to align closely with former President Donald Trump. According to reporting from AOL and HuffPost, Stefanik’s campaign launch was marked by her pledge to make New York affordable and safe for everyone, with calls to unify Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. While her official announcement video did not mention Trump, Stefanik reaffirmed her strong support for him in subsequent statements, making it clear she would not distance herself from that alliance.The latest polling, as reported in The Ellis Insight, suggests Stefanik is neck and neck with incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul, a result that surprised observers since New York City was heavily represented in the survey sample and is traditionally Democratic. This shift is attributed in part to dissatisfaction among voters following Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, a progressive city leader whose election has drawn criticism from more conservative and centrist voters. Political analysts note that Stefanik’s closeness to Trump is likely to be a focal point in the campaign, with both parties bracing for a contentious race.Meanwhile, Stefanik continues to highlight her work in Congress and on issues central to the Jewish community, positioning herself as a national voice on antisemitism and security. As more political developments unfold in New York and nationally, Stefanik’s campaign and her alliances are set to be major factors shaping the future political landscape.Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Headline: "Elise Stefanik's 2026 New York Gubernatorial Bid Sparks Controversy and High Stakes"

  Elise Stefanik has dominated headlines in recent days with her official announcement that she is running for governor of New York in the 2026 election. Listeners should know that Stefanik, who has represented New York’s 21st district in Congress since 2015, described the state as being in crisis and accused Democratic leadership, especially Governor Kathy Hochul and the newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, of creating what she called unaffordable and unsafe conditions. Her campaign launch was highly publicized, featuring a video distributed on social media in which she pledged to make New York affordable and safe once again. Stefanik’s move comes on the heels of months of speculation and growing criticism of Governor Hochul’s administration, especially regarding state taxes, energy prices, and crime rates, claiming these factors are crushing hardworking families according to recent coverage from News 12 and ABC News.Stefanik’s announcement comes after a year marked by intense national controversy and rapid shifts in her political profile. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump had nominated her as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, a significant diplomatic role, but the nomination was withdrawn in March due to concerns about maintaining the GOP majority in the House. This means that Stefanik never served as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, contrary to prior expectations reported by International Business Times and other outlets. Instead, her focus has turned squarely back to New York state politics and the upcoming gubernatorial campaign.While Stefanik’s early career was marked by moderation, her recent actions and statements have drawn her closer to the Trump wing of the Republican Party. She gained national recognition for her aggressive questioning of university presidents on the issue of antisemitism, which led to the high-profile resignation of two university presidents. This position has become a recurring theme in her campaign rhetoric. On Fox News, Stefanik predicted that antisemitism in New York would increase under Democratic leadership, criticizing both Hochul and Mamdani.Political commentators from Politico and other news outlets have observed that Stefanik’s bid is a calculated risk for the Republican Party, especially in a state where Democrats have a strong voter registration advantage. Nonetheless, her significant name recognition, fundraising capacity, and prominence among Republican leaders make her a major figure in the race. Her ability to win over both conservative upstate voters and more moderate or independent constituencies remains a key question as her campaign ramps up. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Elise Stefanik Launches 2026 New York Gubernatorial Campaign, Leaving UN Ambassador Rumors Behind

  Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican who has served as the U.S. representative for New York’s 21st congressional district since 2015, was recently in the headlines for a significant career move. In early November 2025, Stefanik formally announced her run for Governor of New York in the 2026 election, making her the first major GOP challenger to Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. According to AOL News, Stefanik used a campaign video and social media to declare her candidacy, focusing her message on making New York more affordable and safer and attacking what she described as excessive taxes and high costs of living.For listeners seeking updates on her diplomatic activities, it is important to note that Stefanik was never confirmed as the U.S. Representative or ambassador to the United Nations. Although former President Donald Trump nominated her for that post in January 2025, the nomination was withdrawn in March 2025. The decision was made due to concerns about the Republican Party’s thin majority in the House of Representatives, according to the International Business Times. Therefore, she did not actually serve or make any official decisions as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, and her recent public actions have revolved entirely around domestic politics and her gubernatorial campaign.Her political profile remains marked by staunch support for Donald Trump, her self-identification as part of the ultra-MAGA movement, and her leadership roles within the House Republican Conference. Stefanik has often made headlines for her hardline stance on national security, focus on combating antisemitism—including high-profile congressional hearings targeting university administrators on the subject—and her criticism of Democratic leaders on issues ranging from crime to taxes.The financial disclosures reported by Helium and International Business Times suggest her net worth in 2025 to be between approximately two hundred forty-four thousand and four hundred fourteen thousand dollars, though online rumors have occasionally cited higher numbers, and her active campaign committee currently holds over ten million dollars in funds.Despite speculation and coverage suggesting a major diplomatic role, listeners should be aware that Stefanik’s most current and major political news in recent days and weeks is her launch of the 2026 New York gubernatorial campaign and not any activities as U.S. Representative to the United Nations. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Elise Stefanik Stays in Congress as Trump Withdraws UN Nomination

  In the last week, listeners tracking major moves linked to the United States Representative to the United Nations were surprised by significant developments involving Elise Stefanik. According to Wikipedia coverage of Congressional changes, Elise Stefanik had been nominated by President Donald Trump last year to serve as the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Her nomination was favorably reported out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with confirmation expected in early spring. Plans for her sendoff even included a going-away party organized by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The expected resignation from her House seat, which was to trigger a special election in New York's 21st District, led both Democrats and Republicans to start preparing substitute candidates, with local party officials set to pick nominees if she left office.However, President Trump abruptly withdrew Stefanik’s nomination on March 27, citing growing concerns about the narrower Republican majority in the House. This reversal not only ended her path to the United Nations, it also underscored Trump’s reactive strategy regarding Congressional control, prioritizing the thin Republican margin in the House over expanding his influence in international affairs. Stefanik was thus left in her safe congressional seat, despite months of anticipation about her expected shift to global diplomacy.At the same time, Elise Stefanik’s role in high-profile state and national issues has continued. AOL News and Fox News in recent days highlighted her activity in the ongoing debates around the New York City mayoral race, where she publicly criticized Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, using heated rhetoric to frame him as a national security risk. She also supported Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, maintaining her visibility as a key conservative voice in New York. This comes as Stefanik sharpens her profile in anticipation of a possible run for New York governor, reportedly hiring senior aides and releasing a book on confronting antisemitism on college campuses. Political analysts in New York, including commentaries on WHAM’s Bob Lonsberry show, debated her future, advising caution in launching a gubernatorial bid due to current Republican setbacks and Trump’s unpredictable support.Listeners, this week’s turn of events means Elise Stefanik remains an influential national lawmaker rather than America’s chief representative to the United Nations. Her political path remains closely tied to developments in Washington and Albany, as Republican leadership calculations and Trump’s decisions continue to shape her career. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot aiFor more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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