Elise Stefanik, a U.S. Congress member representing New York’s 21st district since 2015, shared several updates on social media on May 12, 2025. These posts addressed various topics ranging from international hostage situations to local historic preservation efforts and state political controversies.
In a post dated May 12, 2025, at 17:43 UTC, Stefanik expressed her relief and joy over the reunion of Yael and Adi Alexander with their son Edan after he was held hostage for nearly 600 days by Hamas. She stated, “For 18 long months, Yael and Adi Alexander endured unimaginable pain waiting for their son Edan to come home. Today, I join every American in celebrating their long-overdue reunion.”
Later that day at 20:20 UTC, Stefanik highlighted her efforts in Congress to support New York’s historical sites. She mentioned securing substantial funding for Fort Ticonderoga and specifically noted the allocation of $750,000 in funds for its wall in 2024. Her tweet read: “Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to protect, preserve, improve, and promote New York’s incredible historic sites – particularly our battlefields. I have delivered over $2.5 million in funds for Fort Ticonderoga.”
At 20:57 UTC on the same day, Stefanik questioned Governor Kathy Hochul’s declining approval ratings while criticizing a recent budget decision involving legal defense funding. She tweeted: “Why is Kathy Hochul’s approval rating continuing to drop? Just last week she snuck language into the state budget that misuses hardworking New Yorkers’ tax dollars to bankroll Letitia James’ legal defense against serious allegations of mortgage fraud.”
Elise Stefanik was born in Albany in 1984 and currently resides in Schuylerville. She holds an AB degree from Harvard University.
