Elise Marie Stefanik was born on July 2, 1984, and has since become a prominent figure in American politics, serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district since 2015.
As the chair of the House Republican Conference since 2021, Stefanik is the fourth-ranking House Republican, making her a key player in the Republican Party.
Her congressional district covers a vast area, encompassing most of the North Country and the Adirondack Mountains, as well as some of the outer suburbs of Utica and the Capital District in New York.
Stefanik's early political career was marked by her moderate conservative views, but she has since shifted to the right, aligning herself with then-President Donald Trump.
She was elected to Congress at the age of 30 in 2014, making her the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time.
Stefanik has been a vocal supporter of Trump, strongly opposing his impeachment in 2019 and backing his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
She has also been criticized for her role in the 2021 United States Capitol attack, where Trump supporters were involved, and for objecting to Pennsylvania's electoral votes.
In addition, Stefanik has been accused of downplaying the severity of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, stating that Speaker Nancy Pelosi was responsible for the violence.
Stefanik was elected chair of the House Republican Conference in May 2021, after incumbent Liz Cheney was removed from her position due to her opposition to Trump.
As chair, Stefanik has come under heavy criticism for her strong support of controversial Representative George Santos, who has been accused of fabricating his background and lying about his personal and professional life.
Despite these controversies, Stefanik remains a powerful figure in the Republican Party, and her views and actions continue to shape the political landscape in the United States.
