Protesters booed Stefanik off stage

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Representative Elise Stefanik was booed off stage at a local event in Plattsburgh, New York, on August 18, 2025, after protesters disrupted her speech. The Republican congresswoman was unable to deliver her remarks due to loud jeering from the crowd, who chanted slogans related to the Epstein files. Stefanik later criticized the protesters' actions. This incident occurs as Stefanik considers a gubernatorial run and follows a trend of GOP lawmakers facing constituent anger over various policy issues.


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