Rep. Elise Stefanik Booed, Picketed at Plattsburgh Event

Rep. Elise Stefanik faced intense protests and was repeatedly booed at a public event in Plattsburgh, New York, intended to honor the late John Zurlo, a longtime local public servant. Protesters accused her of neglecting her constituents, demanded she hold a town hall, and disrupted her attempts to speak, chanting phrases such as "Shame," "You’re a Nazi," and "Go home." Stefanik condemned the protesters as "radical Far Left Democrat agitators" and expressed disappointment that the event was politicized, emphasizing it was meant to honor Zurlo's legacy. The backlash coincides with growing dissatisfaction over recent federal policies affecting rural healthcare and economic concerns, as well as Stefanik's political challenges, including her withdrawn nomination for U.N. ambassador and her gubernatorial ambitions. The incident highlights increasing tensions between Stefanik and her constituents, reflecting broader partisan divides and grassroots frustration with elected officials. Republican leaders have advised caution in holding in-person town halls due to similar disruptions nationwide.