Watch: Rep. Elise Stefanik, NYC schools chancellor have feisty exchange at antisemitism hearing

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York had a testy exchange during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in K-12 public schools on Wednesday.
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[@feliciabolden1269]

Didn’t the marchers in Charlottesville say “Jews will not replace us”??? Why wasn’t that concerning???

[@dougslobodien449]

That has nothing to do with NYC public schools!

[@robertjohnson2899]

That everyone condemned numerous times but the left ran a hoax story for 3 years without full context

[@mikeshay4866]

Good people on both side Trump stated

[@brianbullivant1009]

Anti-Semitism is anti-Semitism, so yes, they are related. Also, representative Stefanik is not from, nor represents NYC in congress. Her District, the 21st, is in Upstate New York. When it comes to anti-Semitism Republicans are quite selective in their publicly demonstrated outrage. ​@dougslobodien449

[@robertjohnson2899]

@@mikeshay4866 a Historical society was protecting a monument of Robert E. Lee because protestors wanted to bring it to the ground and after a long period of time white nationalists showed up and clashed with the protestors. Trump was talking about the original stand off he condemned the people that showed up and condemned the Neo Nazis also multiple times this was a Hoax by the media. Just like the bloodbath hoax he was talking about the auto industry just like the dictator on day 1 hoax he said I want to close the border and drill baby drill after that I'm not a dictator. The liberal media takes him out of context everyday while Biden lies about being locked up with Nelson Mandela in South Africa when really he was a segregationist he said he didn't want his kids growing up in a racial jungle and Biden says his Uncle's body was never found in WW2 because of Cannibals in New Guinea. Those aren't out of context.

[@20Manny]

Funny how cancel culture work one way. Imagine if someone say George Floyd cause his own death I bet they wouldn’t be saying depend on the context

[@mikeshay4866]

Policy makers lmaoooooooooooooo

[@maryanderson9191]

Yea, I caught that too! What a joke.

[@PhantomO01]

I knowwwwwww riiightttt

[@sjsharks2106]

Where is the same energy when it comes to domestic terrorism done by supremacist?

[@kodykennington3478]

what supremacists?????? what are the facts and proof of their supposed terroist actions!

[@rubenluna802]

What is a "supremacist"?.

[@lg7014]

Stefanik has never needed facts...she's a theatrical playa...

[@judigrumm7190]

What part wasn't facts??

[@tyrekedadon7910]

She had all Facts he was being dodgy with wordplay. First he said he was fired. Then he said he was moved out the school. The man is hiding that he was actually Promoted to head of Teacher Development 😱for all in the district. REWATCH THE VIDEO 📹

[@rblauson]

NO. She’s 100% correct

[@EG-gq1fn]

I think she seeemed well prespared. So what was the facts missing, she was questioning not presenting facts.

[@tyrekedadon7910]

@@EG-gq1fn I think we're talking to a Bot. There everywhere now🤷🏾‍♂️. You can almost tell because the comment can be used on anyone on Anything if they just switch the Name.

[@stiofain88]

Donation from AIPAC will be in your bank account in the next 3 working days.

[@judigrumm7190]

I funny disagree, but shouting death to anyone or any group is not good.

[@stiofain88]

@@judigrumm7190 Unless the person shouting is Israeli. Then it's understandable according to essentially every American, British and German politician although to be fair to the Germans and Brits, they're starting to get quite ashamed of themselves.

[@redspock]

@@judigrumm7190 no but we just had about a dozen republican senators threaten the families of judges from the ICC, in writing.

[@KMFNYC]

​@@judigrumm7190 agree, but did they really say that? I've been to many protests and they all call out the Israeli Zionist gov war crimes. Never that I have heard any chant against the Jews

[@jaialaiwarrior]

​@@stiofain88 Get over yourself. You know that's not what's happening. You'd just rather virtue signal to a billion fanatics than to 15 million normal people whose only "sin" has been to succeed in their societies.

[@abbienetvisions]

She is great at asking the right questions and showing what liars these people are.

[@mdaddy775]

But she wasn't able to dominate like she did at the last hearing... my man checked her and pushed back.

[@grimftl]

I've taught in 2ndary schools. If there's a pending lawsuit, then there's only so much the administration can legally say. The man did his job by telling her that. She was just haranguing him. This is *not* how you treat teachers/admins.

[@pluribus_unum]

New McCarthyism. Pure and simple. There's nothing conservative about what Rep. Stefanik is engaged in here.

[@longkesh1971]

She explicitly asked "what about independent media accounts". How in the world is he supposed to answer for tweet or Facebook page that Rep Stefanik's staff can find related to an NYC school?

[@captainchadapparelaccessor6556]

Ok osama. Sure.

[@JohnSmith-ks5xw]

McCarthy didn't go far enough.

[@pluribus_unum]

@@JohnSmith-ks5xw - McCarthy would have you questioned for your loyalties, displaying the propaganda symbols of Emperor Hirohito's homeland.

[@motorrad2]

GOP conservatism died, only weak-willed Conservatives remain. The only philosophy is what randomly drops from the dark melange of Trump's psyche, it alone now defines the GOP.

[@drdonna4915]

How did he get to be a school administrator earning over a quarter is a million or more? Why are we paying school adminstrstors so much?

[@HughCorner]

Glad someone is pushing back against these McCarthyite goons.

[@larynOneka8080]

Tapdancing for her AIPAC check.

[@Nobody-iz3of]

🤣😩

[@shaheenali7276]

Exactly

[@jaialaiwarrior]

Nah, she'd just rather appease the community in America that doesn't go for mob tactics here or abroad. And so would most Americans.

[@mdaddy775]

He danced all over her.. was great to see

[@gabrielsolis5933]

This lady is really reaching... The school official has all full and appropriate answers.

[@judigrumm7190]

No he didn't. But more than most.

[@ughwhyn0w]

@@judigrumm7190 do you really think stafanik wanted actual answers or just sound bites to collect checks? any answers provided were never going to be enough, even if they expelled every student and fired each teacher/staff who particapted. this is theater, stop treating congressmembers as leaders of anything other than their own pocket checkbooks.

[@FlowKio]

@@ughwhyn0wso students can continue their hate until someone gets hurt or killed?

[@abbienetvisions]

So what action was taken, brains?

[@liamlinson7563]

stefanik, we all know how much money you've gotten from aipac

[@gaildrake5940]

As much as you have from Soros and friends like FB, Amazon Google

[@EG-gq1fn]

That is a serious allegatiion. Any proof of bribary or do you accuse just becsuse you have no arguments?

[@gaildrake5940]

Whose paying off the Democrats China , George Soros etc

[@drdonna4915]

How much did Qatar donate to the Dems?

[@yn4601]

Say whatever you want , but Elise Stefanik confronts whoever is needed to ask the tough questions. Antisemitism is definitely on the rise in so many educational centers and she is surely not letting whoever is responsible for those places to get a free pass. Excellent job !

[@SIDSAD78]

She had to throw in the debunked claim of "cooked babies" for good measure.

[@drdonna4915]

It wasn't debunked except by prohamas supporters.

[@ramiqudah7567]

​@@drdonna4915hahahha it was debunked by israeli media my friend

[@drdonna4915]

​​​@@ramiqudah7567 Not it wasn't except on al Jazeera and bbc, bless your heart. These networks aren't know for truthful reporting on Israel.

[@---Tre---]

Elise needs to worry about what's going on in Congress and leave these colleges to do their work.

[@dougslobodien449]

This has to do with NYC high schools, not college

[@gaildrake5940]

The schools are not doing their jobs

[@---Tre---]

@@dougslobodien449 Then I amend my comment to any schools. Congress can't even get a budget together. She's only up their grandstanding in order to become Trump's VP.

[@rubenluna802]

Favorite excuse " under litigation".

[@msha9584]

Elise is an obstacle to justice and sanity.

[@rblauson]

We’ve had Enough of the pro Hamas anti American protesters. Please Leave!😊

[@doraglasberg1287]

Trolls gotta troll eh sweerheart.

[@benscott2743]

NOBODY is asking WHY are the college students and teachers protesting here? Wouldn't it be FAR MORE EFFECTIVE to protest ON SITE in GAZA - school is out so they can go and PROTEST IN GAZA - Lots of money out there to fund it!!!!!!!! "For the cause"

[@doraglasberg1287]

That makes no sense whatsoever

[@ryousafsadi1874]

Why didn't people protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine go and do their protesting in Ukraine?

[@patriciawitt8174]

Oh good lord....another "i can't talk because it's being investigating"

[@bigglyfabulous]

I guess you don't understand his workers have rights and he isn't allowed to violate them.

[@aaz148a]

I think we need to send him another bracelet and a ring

[@motorrad2]

The "Ultra-MAGA", "January 6th Hostages" piece of work.

[@ShibaInu154]

Waiting for her to denounce an ex-President who calls humans "vermin." I won't hold my breath.

[@jameswoodend6029]

MAGAT

[@user-xt5yz8wm7z]

Troll

[@motorrad2]

@@user-xt5yz8wm7z Are we not all trolls?

[@user-xt5yz8wm7z]

@@motorrad2 maybe or not?

[@ericinman9245]

Obfuscation. Avoidance. Tucking tail and running. Word salad. Lip service. Can I apply for such a high paying job and great benefits and retirement.

[@drdonna4915]

And no accountability.

[@KMFNYC]

Did she say "cooked babies"?!!!!!!!!!!

[@drdonna4915]

It happened.

[@AngelSanchezcorp]

We need to stop normalizing wrongdoing and hold people accountable.

[@gaildrake5940]

No it is US of America and government needs to do its job

[@judigrumm7190]

​@gaildrake5940 Well, that definition differs. Their job is to who pays the most.

[@gaildrake5940]

@@judigrumm7190 yes and that’s the problem

[@aryebognar6663]

​@@gaildrake5940, spreading bigotry and Jew-hating conspiracy theories is a problem.

[@gaildrake5940]

@@judigrumm7190 that isn’t their job Bribery is not in their job description

[@user-gj8no1uh4j]

All the teachers should be sacked if the spew hate

[@georgefricker4801]

Why is he wearing women’s bracelets?

[@rickmoore8293]

Love this the most dysfunctional institution the house is trying to run schools. Might want to work on yourselves before pointing fingers.

[@jamesdevlin6373]

Free America from A.I.P.A.C.

[@jaialaiwarrior]

Free America from Qatari billionaires

[@pissyjo1213]

The only action is suspension and that’s it or moved to a different position. Unless people are charged, we are going to continue to make sure there will be charges on everyone who just thinks they’re going to escape these charges. I just wanted to make sure your understanding charges are coming.

[@FlowKio]

Mr. David is just sweating bullets

[@Finrohir]

My utter most respect for Ms. Stefanik!😊❤

[@Gasmonkey61]

You mad bro! lol

[@valentinover6323]

1:33 LIAR!

[@user-jq6uf9ri1d]

Why not FIRE THIS Mr. Bank for protecting anti-Semitic teacher!

[@reubensmall1351]

2:59 look at that ladies reaction

[@danrode104]

KZbin just removed my truthful comment and threatened me with expulsion.

[@marnikondor5885]

I love this woman SO very much!

[@GenghisKhanPolitics]

I thought he handled the questions just fine. A lot better than all these asshole University Presidents.

[@madmelwood3778]

Why can he not give the specifics?? Ridiculous

[@Christopher0632]

You can't discuss the details of a confidential employee case. It's ridiculous you don't know how basic HR works.

[@drdonna4915]

​@@Christopher0632 Well... the public arena is different under the Freedom of Information Act.

[@Christopher0632]

@@drdonna4915 No it's not. No employee's disciplinary record is public information, and a politician inquiring about a pending personal case is definitely not either. Stop it.

[@drdonna4915]

​@@Christopher0632 Public employees' records are public record. Get educated.

[@Christopher0632]

@@drdonna4915 FOIA Request have redactions all the time, especially if a case in pending or older than a period of 4 years. A politician asking about an open case is NOT a FOIA Request, and it's illegal. Stop talking, smh.

[@omarfadil1226]

The lady said rules matter? She actually said that? Stefanik: are you sure that rules matter? Are you kidding me? Rules matter only when you are not the one breaking them eh?

[@marycanfield8654]

No truth. (red/ blue checkered tie) a fast talker.

[@tyrekedadon7910]

I Agree he didn't to admit he moved a bad principle and promoted him to train incoming teachers 🙄🙄 You can tell he doesn't want to be Accountable for anything a professional excuse maker is his real title

[@elkemoelle]

I don´t believe a word this guy is saying

[@EG-gq1fn]

That lady is tough. Like her…

[@JohnJones-ce4uj]

If she really cared about racism she would be both sides because there is a lot of anti Palestinian hate but I guess when aipac owns anything else doesn't matter

[@EG-gq1fn]

Just want to fill in that Palestinians not is an ethnic group but a name of different groups of people who have settled during a long time in what emperor Hadrianus named the province of Palestine 135 AC. The invading or settling started around 630 AC and went on into the 20 century.

[@drdonna4915]

No violence toward prohamass supporters. That's the difference.

[@Rhawkeye]

The 0000’s in her bank account going up and up

[@drdonna4915]

The 0000s in his bank account already went up. Did anyone see how many "donations" his school received from abroad?

[@libigarcia9427]

Strong woman 💪 !

[@samtcgan068]

The Chancellor is a Pinocchio? 🤥🤥

[@hughholmes1079]

Gop crap from stephanic

[@johnsullivan7628]

All flatulence!

[@thomasbuchovecky171]

For those who didn't see Mr Banks opening statement, he is telling the truth about how ge described handling of the problematic principal. Elise is lying. Again.

[@drdonna4915]

It's a termination offense. Banks could answer Freedom of Information Act. He represents a public entity. Emails to staff and employment records are available to the public as is aggregate data about students (no personal).

[@KleWdSide]

This guy has such a BS detector 😅

[@karinaazatyan4231]

Thank you Elise Stefanik for trying to clarify things!

[@jakebirdinaz]

No evidence of burning babies.

[@gbtBob]

Does Elise Stefanik not support the Constitution and the First Amendment? Why?

[@SIDSAD78]

She does...just not in this case.

[@grimftl]

@@SIDSAD78 I think it's the 5th amendment

[@drdonna4915]

She does. He doesn't support it.

[@aljude3992]

Cooked babies😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@skreety0455]

Elise's Coven?! 😮😮

[@tlipizy]

I don't care that we only care about 1 class of people, and it blurs the line is it a religious or ethic or both. Either way that class of people is. Ot more important than other minorities or religious people, yet the anger and push to keep them 1st in line, I think that is what others find repudiating.

[@guywebster8018]

I like her. She is a fighter.. Hey trumpie.. This girl right here

[@wimbalinge7312]

This is rediceles blablabla and no coseqwences.

[@grazielleherman3324]

We need any one in Government that does't believe in America .not to be in office 'Get them OUT

[@drdonna4915]

Get the squad out. Hiw have they grlped Americans held hostage? With all the Palestinian family tlaib has, she should have helped.

[@demetriusmendoza4176]

People protest and exercise their right, if the law makers don’t like it, change the law.

[@longkesh1971]

Yep, these proceedings need to be posted as transcripts so they can't be posting their gotcha question soundbites on to their Congressional social media accounts.

[@captainchadapparelaccessor6556]

Right to riot and intimidate Jews. Ok bro.

[@Detwhat]

Except for Trump supporters, right. You guys love denying their rights of free speech. Especially on college campuses. Where professors will intentionally give you a bad grade if you go against the progressive religion.

[@DwayneShaw1]

@@captainchadapparelaccessor6556 -- I keep hearing vague accusations of how protests against the actions of the Israeli Government are rampant antisemitism and threatening to Jews (protesting the actions and policies of a government is not automatically a bigoted act) - yet I never hear any actual specifics of these supposed threats that are not relatively rare isolated incidents, or hyperbolic lies.

[@bligit384]

We been dealing with for over 400 years....and...

[@tracypoole5763]

But the tiki torches……….. please stop

[@patriciaeddy7629]

LET FREEDOM RING

[@TheMadelineTV]

Here goal seems to be proving how absolutely nasty she can be!

[@motorrad2]

Showing cruelty is the point, the show of cruelty is how MAGA sees strength!

[@daverotes2115]

I shoulda followed my friends lead when in school and well…. Ditched school 😂 funny it’s been a decade since I been in high school and there were anti Israeli teachers. I thought that was normal I got so used to it lol. Of course has to make the differentiation anti Israel is not anti semitism lol this isn’t new either it’s just worse than it was before.

[@drdonna4915]

Anti-Israel is almost all anti-Semitism.

[@AngelSanchezcorp]

They never speak because it’s easier to hide the truth. I am very proud of that smart woman 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bigglyfabulous]

Just like it's easier to deny an election result because you don't like it. Smart? lol

[@drdonna4915]

He did nothing effective.

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

Stefanik's showboating is simultaneously sad and hilarious

[@CoolGuy89406]

Stefanik is desperately seeking attention she did promote the great replacement theory

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

This woman is insufferable!!’

[@Nobody-iz3of]

What The Point.? What.??

[@aaz148a]

Why? because she doesn't please your ears? she's doing a stellar job

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

@@aaz148a I’m sorry to hear that from you. McCarthyism 2.0

[@aaz148a]

@@rachelderenoncourt3881 If I am McCarthyism then you are an Anarchist Marxist! we are two parallels that would never meet! now go home and do your homework

[@M-pt5vo]

Thank you Rep. Elise Stefanik for taking a strong stand against antisemitism!

[@abbienetvisions]

What's the point of having hearing when the people don't have to answer? No action was taken, clearly.

[@Paul-zf8ob]

I am so tired of the go to, we are conducting an investigation, so they don’t have to answer congress. This administration uses it all the time!

[@mikeshay4866]

Lack of, AkA republicans

[@heroman112]

He is a hero; he does not fear her offensive approach.

[@sayhi247]

Props.. toe to toe with angry Karen

[@muradabuawadeh216]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@dstrkofficial6557]

Why do let they lady talk to them like that

[@eddiearmijo6635]

Lip Service. Bet she's Good.

[@editor4578]

Yuck... creepy.

[@liamlinson7563]

yeah she gives lip service to her donors as well

[@disgruntledpelican5660]

Stefanik can kick rocks.

[@amanderik]

Stefanik is an inveterate liar.

[@doraglasberg1287]

No one cooked babies, STOP ALREADY

[@ThanhNguyen-sr3qe]

How could such a person be elected to Congress ?!!!

[@user-po6wr2nr7o]

Another voice I can not stand a barking dog

[@liseverieul6608]

How about accountability for PRESIDENT TRUMP.

[@brucewayne007]

She’s not very bright

[@ahmedaided4892]

Welcome to United States of Israel

[@drdonna4915]

United States of Iran

[@ipunchleftists]

There is no such thing as antisemitism

[@terebrate]

If your words cause a jew to become upset, you're antisemi-something.

[@dianafarrow7285]

Mrs. E.Stefanik - you right!!! We stay with you!

[@patriciawitt8174]

I agree with you but other comments on here are sick and disturbing AND i wonder if they know they would be tossed of the highest building for saying the things they are if they were in gaza🙄🤦‍♀️

[@bigglyfabulous]

@@patriciawitt8174 No they wouldn't. You have no clue what Gaza is like.

[@robertjohnson2899]

Elise Stefanik is the best

[@shawneek1972]

Best at manipulation and lying.

[@robertjohnson2899]

@@shawneek1972 what did she lie about ?

[@sarahkragness7138]

Apologies for 'highjacking' this thread, something needs to be publicized a bit more widely... HEADLINE: Fury as school district REMOVES girl's name from graduation book after she died of cancer weeks earlier despite completing all requirements: Bosses refuse to let siblings attend ceremony Samantha Corey died of cancer before she could finish her senior year The Alpine School District in Utah removed her name from graduation ceremony American Fork High School also didn't let her siblings stand in her place QUOTE: A Utah school has sparked fury after removing the name of a student who died of cancer just months before graduation - despite completing all requirements. Samantha Corey, who was battling a rare and terminal form of the disease, passed away before she could finish her senior year at American Fork High School. As Samantha's siblings prepared to stand in her place, they were told by the district they wouldn't be permitted. Her name was also omitted from the ceremony. (...) ---------- This is the most disgusting, useless, completely irrational and sadisticly vicious act by any school admin/board in recent history. FIRE THAT PRINCIPAL, BOOT THE SCHOOL BOARD THAT ALLOWED THAT. I sincerely hope that NATIONAL FOCUS AND RESPONSE to this BS stunt by a clueless and completely HEARTLESS school administration/board will BEAT A CLUE INTO THEIR DAMN SKULLS.

[@meanas7478]

Aipac puppets

[@kirkstickney7394]

I do like me some Elise Stefanik!!!! Go get ‘em!!! 👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@vickyvanderbilt875]

Love Elise S. She get right to the point. Lock him up Elise for lying to you ...

[@chiefchapkifle3719]

AIPAC money is working hard

[@amgnightrider9418]

Stefanik is a ZIYONIST 👎🏽👎🏾👎