Rep. Elise Stefanik, who represents New York’s 21st congressional district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on her official social media account on August 3, 2025, addressing issues ranging from international conflict to local business and public figures.
In a post at 14:20 UTC, Stefanik commented on the ongoing conflict involving Hamas and Israel, stating: “The world must never forget that it was Hamas terrorists who slaughtered thousands on October 7th leading to the bloodiest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. It is Hamas that inhumanly captured hostages, and holds them in brutal captivity. We must demand that https://t.co/eMXt1hAdox”.
Later that afternoon at 17:12 UTC, Stefanik turned her attention to local economic matters in her district, writing: “#NY21 is home to tens of thousands of incredible small businesses which are the engines of our local economy. Today we stopped by Main Street Ice Cream Parlor in Chestertown in Warren County – what an amazing gem that is an anchor to this Upstate community. Great food, the BEST https://t.co/k0ij2hp18v”.
At 18:44 UTC, she congratulated a fellow New Yorker with a brief message: “Congratulations to New Yorker @JudgeJeanine ! https://t.co/9zH3sHxFRz”.
Elise Stefanik has represented New York’s 21st District since replacing Bill Owens in 2015. She was born in Albany in 1984 and currently resides in Schuylerville. Stefanik graduated from Harvard University with an AB degree.
