Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), US President Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations, has had her nomination withdrawn, Trump announced today (Thursday). Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform. :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. 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. The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. 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. Speaker Johnson is thrilled! I look forward to the day when Elise is able to join my Administration in the future. She is absolutely FANTASTIC. Thank you Elise!" Trump stated. Earlier, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) told reporters that he had been told of the impending withdrawal of Rep. Stefanik's nomination by the White House and that the move was being made in order to preserve the GOP's narrow majority in the House of Representatives, where Stefanik currently serves. Stefanik rose to prominence when she grilled presidents of universities at a hearing of the House Education Committee which dealt with the phenomenon of rising antisemitism on college campuses, and exposed their failure to confirm that calls for the genocide of Jews violated their schools’ rules. Related articles: Ambassador Danon: Stefanik a ‘true ally’ of Israel Stefanik at CPAC: Hamas must be eradicated 'Never been more important to show our support for Israel' 'US tax dollars should never fund terrorism' During her confirmation hearing at the Senate in January, Stefanik called out the "antisemitic rot within the United Nations." "There are more resolutions targeting Israel than any other country, any other crisis, combined," she said, before calling out UN Women for "failing to condemn Hamas' terrorist attack and terrorist regime against innocent civilian women, using rape and targeting women specifically, taking them hostage." It is unclear who will be the Trump Administration's nominee in Stefanik's place.
