Opposing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-New York) Motion for censure On Wednesday, Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman of Manhattan and Brooklyn spoke out over his support for “insurrectionists” who breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and suspended the electoral count. .
“January 6 was the most serious attack on American democracy since the Civil War, and Congresswoman Stefanik's persistent and continued support of the perpetrators of the insurrection is contemptible,” Goldman said in a statement. That's the point,” he said.
“Congresswoman Stefanik has prioritized personal ambition over integrity and has become Donald Trump's biggest cheerleader in Congress, even though their home state of New York is overwhelmingly opposed to Trump.” Met.”
He also criticized Stefanik for recently using the word “hostage” to describe rioters who were federally indicted for trying to block the certification of the 2020 election and who were abducted by Hamas. “It's an insult to real hostages” from Israel and the United States, he said. Terrorist of October 7th.
The chairman of the House Republican Conference said in an interview on NBC's “Meet the Press” on Jan. 7 that he remains concerned about “the treatment of hostages on Jan. 6” and “the integrity of the election.” , said it “condemned the acts of violence” by the mob.
More than 330 defendants have been sentenced to federal prison terms in connection with the riot. The Ministry of Justice announced this in July last year..
Goldman also said the congressman's comments covered up the tragedy of January 6, when a mob of Trump supporters led to the death of a Capitol Police officer and the subsequent suicides of four others, as well as others. “caused” injuries to hundreds of law enforcement officers. .
“Her comments betrayed her oath of office and her oath to the House of Representatives and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
Goldman said Stefanik has also filed an ethics complaint with U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., and that Stefanik has tried to overturn the 45th president's law. He accused him of having a “cozy” relationship with President Biden's deputy attorney general while leading the federal prosecution. 2020 election results.
Mr. Goldman called the charges “fake” and said Mr. Stefanik “erroneously” characterized Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment as “an attempt to criminalize the First Amendment.” He said that This is what Trump's lawyers are arguing.
In response, Stefanik's office called Goldman's resolution a “desperate” attempt by “failed far-left House Democrats” and said she is “one of our most capable members of Congress and a daily… He issued a fiery statement attempting to undermine the Democratic Party and the Democratic Party by exposing and attacking them. Joe Biden's corruption and lies. ”
“Elise stands up for her district, her Republican colleagues, and upstate New York as she stands up on behalf of the American people, especially when it comes to election integrity and the rule of law that saves our republic,” said Stefanik Executive Director Alex DeGrasse. “We've never had so much support across America.” He said.
“Dan Goldman was a corrupt and radical New York Democrat who unethically traded tens of millions of dollars in stocks and extorted money from people without paying rent. Jeff Epstein's colleaguefunding terrorist organizations like Hamas through his family foundationlaundered millions of dollars through family foundations attack republicanssupports radicals such as: [New York Attorney General] Tish James on a witch hunt [sic] “While releasing violent criminals from the streets, we also condemned President Trump,” he added, linking to a news report detailing the accusations.
“Dan Goldman called for President Trump to be ‘removed’ and was widely condemned for his dangerous and violent threats. Dan Goldman and the Democratic Party are confident that Joe Biden will lose this November. I know this, so I’m desperate.”
In a subsequent press release, Mr. Stefanik's office also pointed to Mr. Goldman's past social media posts claiming to be a Georgia Republican.stole the governor's seatcommitted in 2018 asfraudulent voting” By removing from the rolls voters who have been inactive for more than seven years.
Goldman's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the post.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told Punch Bowl News Goldman's resolution, which almost certainly will not pass the Republican-controlled House, is “patently absurd,” he said.
“She's one of the best leaders in Congress and one of the best communicators,” he said of Stefanik. “She's doing an extraordinary job and her idea that he would use her accusations to attack his political opponents is completely ridiculous.”
In the history of the House of Representatives, it was an unprecedented disciplinary action to reprimand a member, but three Democratic members have received formal reprimands so far this session.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is accused of making false claims about collusion between the Russian government and President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) is accused of making false claims about collusion between the Russian government and President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He was disciplined for making anti-Semitic comments during the incident. Same with Hamas terrorists.
goldman voted in favor Mr. Tlaib was held accountable, but not Mr. Schiff or Rep. Jamal Bowman (D-N.Y.). He was reprimanded for accidentally setting off a fire alarm at a House office building while Democrats scrambled to delay a vote on a government funding bill in September. 30.
