Rep. Elise Stefanik experienced intense protests during a memorial event for John Zurlo, with demonstrators calling her derogatory names and demanding town hall meetings. More than half of the crowd was composed of protesters, with signs accusing her of bullying and advising her to leave. Unable to deliver her speech due to the disruptions, Stefanik criticized the protest on social media, branding the actions as disgraceful and unreflective of the event's intent. She reaffirmed her commitment to honoring Zurlo’s legacy despite the disruption.
Rep. Elise Stefanik was booed and called a Nazi by protesters during an event honoring public servant John Zurlo in New York, where she ultimately walked away from the podium.
Protesters, organized by activist groups, made up more than half of the crowd, demanding Stefanik hold a town hall while disrupting the non-political event honoring Zurlo.
Stefanik condemned the protesters, labeling their actions as disgraceful and unreflective of the event's purpose, which was to honor John Zurlo's legacy.
After the event, Stefanik expressed her disappointment, emphasizing it was a time to commemorate Zurlo's service rather than engage in political disruption.
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