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Haley Stevens

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American politician who represented Michigan's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House.

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We have documented 6 statements by Haley Stevens, in 5 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Haley Stevens

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Haley Stevens

Role at the time: U.S. representative and former Democratic Senate primary candidate

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Stevens endorses Rogers, saying El-Sayed told her she was no longer welcome in his campaign.

“I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Haley Stevens announces her endorsement of Mike Rogers · Haley StevensPost caption and video, 00:00-01:38; endorsement at 00:13.24-00:19.88
Why we used this label

Relative to her endorsement of Rogers over El-Sayed, Stevens explicitly supports Rogers and explains her choice.

Read statementFull case: Haley Stevens defends endorsing Mike Rogers; Schumer calls it a betrayal
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Haley Stevens

Role at the time: Michigan representative interviewed on State of the Union

Condemned

Statement summary

Stevens criticizes the first debate's focus and says Iran is clearly an enemy. Asked whether she remains fully behind El-Sayed, she says she is on the Democratic team.

“I don't want to debate who's the enemy of the United States. It's very clear that Iran is.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)State of the Union transcript: Haley Stevens on the Michigan Senate racePanel after 9:40 a.m. ET; Bash asks whether Stevens still fully supports El-Sayed
Why we used this label

Reference point: El-Sayed's refusal to rank the threats. Condemns: Stevens criticizes that answer, rather than only disputing its wording.

Read statementFull case: Abdul El-Sayed describes dangers from Israel and Iran; Pete Buttigieg draws an ally-enemy distinction
Portrait of Haley Stevens

Haley Stevens

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Condemned

Statement summary

Haley Stevens condemned the reported attack on the Israel-bound flight and praised passengers and crew who intervened.

“A plane full of innocent people flying to Israel experienced a horrific attack. That is horrifying, and I condemn it unequivocally.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Haley Stevens condemns the reported attack on flydubai flight FZ1073 · Haley StevensX post, 4:10 PM EDT, Oct. 1, 2026
Why we used this label

Stevens expressly condemns the reported attack.

Read statementFull case: Did a flydubai pilot try to crash Israel-bound flight FZ1073?
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Haley Stevens

Role at the time: Democratic representative from Michigan, interviewed on CNN

Condemned

Statement summary

Stevens criticizes Piker after Tapper raises his al-Qaeda comparison. She welcomes El-Sayed's distancing.

“Piker is a demagogue who's way outside of the bounds of the Democratic Party.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)The Lead with Jake Tapper, September 17, 2026, second hour18:35-18:45 panel; 18:50-18:55 Stevens interview
Why we used this label

Reference point: the Axios remarks. Condemns: Stevens rejects them through explicit criticism of Piker. She does not merely question their political effect.

Read statementFull case: Hasan Piker's Axios Show interview claims about terrorism, Iran, China and Israel
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Haley Stevens

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Michigan 11th district

Condemned

Statement summary

Haley M. Stevens voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Haley Stevens

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Michigan at the statement date.

Condemned

Statement summary

Stevens condemns the Iran war as reckless and unjustified, criticizing its lack of a plan or exit strategy and its human and household costs.

“President Trump rushed into war without a plan, without a justification, and without an exit strategy,”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Stevens condemns the Iran war’s strategy and costsComplete official statement; date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Stevens condemns the Iran war as reckless and unjustified, criticizing its lack of a plan or exit strategy and its human and household costs.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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