Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.N. ambassador withdrawn, Trump says
Washington — Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.N. ambassador has been withdrawn, President Trump confirmed Thursday, with the president saying he is requested her to stay in Congress.
The president’s determination to drag her nomination ends two months of limbo for the New York Republican.
“As we advance our America First Agenda, it’s important that we keep EVERY Republican Seat in Congress,” Mr. Trump wrote on Fact Social. “We should be unified to perform our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been an important a part of our efforts from the very starting. I’ve requested Elise, as one among my largest Allies, to stay in Congress to assist me ship Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Document Financial Progress, a Safe Border, Vitality Dominance, Peace By Energy, and rather more, so we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. With a really tight Majority, I do not wish to take an opportunity on anybody else working for Elise’s seat.”
Earlier Thursday, CBS Information reported her nomination was in jeopardy as GOP strain mounted for her to again away from the place.
A number of sources advised CBS Information there have been ongoing discussions about whether or not she ought to withdraw from consideration. Stefanik had not resigned from her seat in Congress, and with the slender majority within the Home, Republicans want all of the votes they will muster. Home Speaker Mike Johnson was conscious of a number of the conversations about Stefanik that came about Thursday.
There was little doubt Stefanik would have the votes to be confirmed. Her nomination was superior by the Senate International Relations Committee on Jan. 30. Republicans maintain a slender majority within the Home with 218 seats, whereas Democrats maintain 213 seats. There are at the moment 4 vacant seats.
Republicans had mentioned ready to take additional motion on Stefanik’s nomination to see how the Florida particular elections go on April 1 for 2 vacant GOP seats. Each are anticipated to stay in Republican management.
Stefanik didn’t instantly reply to CBS Information’ request for remark.
Stefanik, a New York Republican, has been amongst President Trump’s most devoted allies and was the second nominee he introduced for a Senate-confirmed place after the 2024 election. She was elected to Congress in 2014 and rose to Home GOP management to be the highest-ranking Republican girl within the Home.
Stefanik attended a Cupboard assembly on the White Home late final month.
