Stefanik’s Distorted U.S. Energy Production Claim
Posted on AllSides October 19th, 2023
From The Left
FACT CHECK
In her speech nominating Rep. Jim Jordan as House speaker, Rep. Elise Stefanik distorted the facts about U.S. energy production and the reasons for higher gasoline prices and utility bills.
Stefanik, who is the House Republican Conference chair, made her case for Jordan on Oct. 17, during the first roll call vote for speaker, which ended with Jordan falling well short of the necessary votes to become speaker.
The New York Republican claimed that Jordan is the right person “for such a time as this” — a quote from the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible....
