Billionaire Miriam Adelson voices support for Stefanik's New York governor campaign launch

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EXCLUSIVE – Though she stopped short of a formal endorsement, billionaire philanthropist Miriam Adelson voiced support for Rep. Elise Stefanik’s New York gubernatorial bid during the Zionist Organization of America’s Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award Dinner on Sunday night, praising her for confronting antisemitism in government and higher education. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, was honored with the Zionist Organization of America’s Mortimer Zuckerman Maccabee Warrior Award for her efforts to combat antisemitism. Introducing her at the gala, Adelson lauded Stefanik for confronting university leaders over antisemitism and invoked her late husband Sheldon Adelson’s insistence on moral conviction. "When I heard you talking to the heads of the universities, I said to myself, ‘She has the guts to say the truth,’" Adelson said. "Sheldon used to say, ‘stand up for what you believe in even if you stand up alone,’ and you showed us and all the world courage." STEFANIK DECRIES HOCHUL AS 'WORST GOVERNOR IN AMERICA' IN FIERY 2026 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH Adelson went on to describe Stefanik as "a great leader," crediting her for defending " the Jewish people, Israel and the Free World." "Thank you for continuing to be what you are — a brave lady," Adelson said. "I send to you from here a hug for all your achievements, and I hope to visit you in the office of New York governor next year after the election." Adelson, the majority owner of Las Vegas Sands and a philanthropist and physician whose net worth is estimated in the $30 billion-plus range, has been a prominent Republican mega-donor and backed the pro-Trump super PAC Preserve America in multiple election cycles. KEY TRUMP ALLY JUMPS INTO NEW YORK GOVERNOR'S RACE DAYS AFTER SHOCKING MAMDANI MAYORAL VICTORY The Zionist Organization of America event, held in New York, drew political and philanthropic leaders from across the pro-Israel community. "I am honored to receive such high praise and support from my frie…