In a recent appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures,” Republican Representative Elise Stefanik discussed her prospective gubernatorial ambitions for New York, alongside President Trump’s legislative initiatives and the troubling rise of anti-Semitism in higher education.
When asked by host Maria Bartiromo if she believed there were sufficient votes to pass Trump’s bill by Memorial Day, Stefanik emphasized the responsibility of House Republicans. “We must deliver the key elements of President Trump’s agenda, which secured a historic popular vote. The stakes are incredibly high, and we are committed to making this happen,” she asserted.
Stefanik elaborated on the bill, describing it as “one big, beautiful piece of legislation” that would promote American energy independence, extend the Trump tax cuts, and eliminate taxes on tips and Social Security. Perhaps one might say it’s a political buffet, though the question remains: who gets to dine?
Shifting gears, Bartiromo pressed Stefanik on her potential campaign themes for governor. “Will your platform focus on lowering taxes? Have you started strategizing yet?” she inquired, referencing a recent cover story in the New York Post.
“Absolutely, I’m seriously considering it. Just look at the crisis that Governor Kathy Hochul’s single-party Democratic rule has wrought upon New York over the decades,” Stefanik replied, painting a dire picture of the state’s fiscal landscape.
She continued, “We are grappling with an economic crisis and an affordability crisis. New York is the highest-tax state in the nation, and we also hold the title of being the most anti-energy state in the country, with a fracking ban in place.”
Stefanik went on to criticize the state’s immigration policies, saying, “New York has become a sanctuary city with pro-illegal immigration policies that prioritize non-citizens over law-abiding residents.” It seems that in her view, the scales have tipped decidedly in favor of those who may not even belong on the proverbial bus.
When the discussion turned to President Trump’s stance on anti-Semitism, particularly regarding the revocation of tax-exempt status for Harvard, Bartiromo asked if Trump’s actions were justified. “Did he do the right thing, and can we expect more such measures?”
“Absolutely, President Trump took the right approach. I have been a leading voice on this issue in the House, and it requires a strong president to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against anti-Semitism,” Stefanik affirmed. She warned that this issue is not recent but has been a systemic problem at Harvard for decades—one that manifests in its curriculum, faculty, and the university’s failure to uphold its own standards.
To watch the full interview, click below:
A busy morning!
WATCH my interview with @MariaBartiromo on @FoxNews @SundayFutures about President @realDonaldTrump‘s One Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, unleashing American energy independence, and cutting taxes. And how we must SAVE NEW YORK & FIRE HOCHUL in 2026… pic.twitter.com/HrUzwVsZSr
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) May 4, 2025
