Elise Stefanik delivered a fiery rebuke of New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s sanctuary state policies this week, accusing her of prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens. The clash came during a heated House Oversight Committee hearing where Stefanik highlighted horrific crimes committed by undocumented migrants in New York. She blasted Hochul for failing to protect New Yorkers while shielding those who break immigration laws.
Stefanik pointed to cases where illegal immigrants allegedly burned a woman alive on the subway, raped children, and committed other violent acts. She slammed Hochul for not even knowing the names of victims or perpetrators when confronted. “Burning people alive—that’s Kathy Hochul’s New York,” Stefanik declared, arguing sanctuary policies directly enable such tragedies.
Hochul weakly defended her record, claiming New York cooperates with federal immigration authorities. But Stefanik bulldozed her excuses, interrupting the governor mid-sentence. “You’re shielding illegals, not advocating for victims,” Stefanik shot back. Her relentless questioning exposed Hochul’s incompetence and indifference to public safety.
The hearing revealed a clear pattern: under Hochul’s leadership, New York has become a magnet for lawlessness. Sanctuary policies prevent local law enforcement from working with ICE, letting dangerous criminals roam free. Meanwhile, ordinary citizens pay the price with their safety and tax dollars.
Stefanik didn’t stop there. She attacked New York Attorney General Letitia James for targeting sheriffs who enforce immigration laws. “Hochul and James are waging war on police while coddling criminals,” Stefanik said. This two-front assault on law and order leaves communities defenseless.
The showdown previews a likely 2026 governor’s race between Stefanik and Hochul. Stefanik’s no-nonsense style contrasts sharply with Hochul’s stumbling excuses. Conservative leaders praised Stefanik for speaking truth to power and standing with victims over politics.
Hochul’s failures are a wake-up call. While blue-state elites virtue-signal about “compassion,” real people suffer. Stefanik’s message resonates with patriots tired of open borders and soft-on-crime policies. It’s time to put Americans first—before more lives are destroyed.
The choice is clear: restore law and order or let chaos reign. Stefanik’s bold leadership offers hope for New Yorkers abandoned by radical Democrats. Conservatives nationwide are rallying behind her fight to secure communities and defend the rule of law.
