US Representative Elise Stefanik, Republican from New York, testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on her nomination to be Ambassador to the United Nations, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 21, 2025.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump cited the razor-thin majority Republicans hold in the House of Representatives for his decision to pull Stefanik, R-N.Y., from consideration by the Senate for the U.N. post.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch told reporters, “I was just informed minutes ago” by the White House of Trump’s decision.
Trump, in a social media post, wrote, “As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress.”
“We must be unified to accomplish our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been a vital part of our efforts from the very beginning,” Trump wrote in the Truth Social post.
” I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Record Economic Growth, a Secure Border, Energy Dominance, Peace Through Strength, and much more, so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. With a very tight Majority, I don’t want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise’s seat.”
Trump did not announce who he would nominate for the U.N. ambassador slot.
But he wrote, “There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations.”
“Therefore, Elise will stay in Congress, rejoin the House Leadership Team, and continue to fight for our amazing American People.”
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