Trump Withdraws Stefanik's UN Ambassador Nomination, Prioritizing House Majority
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Trump Withdraws Stefanik's UN Ambassador Nomination, Prioritizing House Majority
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Trump cited the GOP's slim majority in the House of Representatives as the primary reason for withdrawing Stefanik's nomination. "With a very tight Majority, I don't want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise's seat," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. "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."
The North Country congresswoman, who has represented New York's 21st Congressional District for a decade, had become the third-highest ranking Republican in the chamber and one of Trump's most vocal supporters before being tapped for the UN position in November 2024. Her nomination initially advanced through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 30, 2025.
Concerns about maintaining the Republican majority in the House played a crucial role in this decision. Republicans currently hold 218 seats compared to Democrats' 213, with four vacant seats. Party leadership, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, had been involved in discussions about Stefanik's nomination as awareness grew about the potential impact of losing her seat.
There were also worries that New York Governor Kathy Hochul might delay scheduling a special election if Stefanik vacated her seat, potentially leaving it open for an extended period. This situation would further reduce the already narrow Republican majority in the House.
During her confirmation hearing in January, Stefanik had emphasized the need for UN reform and increased American leadership in the organization. She highlighted concerns about China's expanding global influence and discussed the importance of addressing ongoing crises in the Middle East, Sudan, and Haiti.
As a staunch Trump loyalist, Stefanik had been expected to press for the president's "Peace through Strength" mandate at the UN. She has been a vocal critic of what she described as "four years of catastrophically weak U.S. leadership" and has called for a "complete reassessment of U.S. funding of the United Nations."
With Stefanik now remaining in Congress, she will continue her role as a key Republican voice in the House rather than representing American interests at the international body. Trump indicated that he would identify another candidate for the UN ambassador position as his administration continues to take shape.