Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., leaves a meeting where she was elected House Republican Conference chair on May 14, 2021. Stefanik replaced Rep. Liz Cheney, who voted to impeach former President Trump. Stefanik's loyalty to Trump has roiled a pro-democracy group where she serves on the board. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
In October 2021, New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik stepped onstage at an event in Washington, D.C. – a celebration of human rights activists from Central America.
"I am honored to present you with the 2021 Democracy Award," Stefanik said, as the room applauded a group called Nicaragua Nunca Más.
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