Withdrawn UN Nomination: Trump Keeps Stefanik in Congress for Tight House Majority
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Withdrawn UN Nomination: Trump Keeps Stefanik in Congress for Tight House Majority
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Trump stated in his announcement, "I have asked Elise, one of my biggest allies, to remain in Congress. With a very tight Majority, I don't want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise's seat." He emphasized that "the people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day" while noting that "there are others that can do a good job at the United Nations."
The decision came after growing concerns among House Republicans that losing Stefanik's seat could potentially shift the balance of power in the lower chamber. Additionally, there were worries that New York Governor Kathy Hochul might delay a special election to fill Stefanik's seat, leaving it vacant for an extended period.
Stefanik, who represents New York's North Country, has served in the House for a decade and had risen to become the third-highest ranking Republican in the chamber. Her political journey has been marked by a significant transformation from an initial critic of Trump to one of his most vocal defenders, particularly during his first impeachment hearings.
Prior to the withdrawal, Stefanik had been actively preparing for the UN role. In early March, she delivered an address at the Anti-Defamation League's "Never Is Now" Summit on combating antisemitism, where she promised that as UN ambassador she would not only "defund UNRWA" (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees) but would "totally dismantle it." She criticized the agency as a "pro-Hamas terrorist front group."
Stefanik has been outspoken in her criticism of the United Nations, arguing it needs significant reform and condemning what she has called "antisemitic rot" within the organization. Her nomination had signaled a potential shift toward a tougher U.S. stance on international matters under the Trump administration.
Before the nomination was pulled, the Senate Foreign Relations committee had been expected to advance Stefanik's nomination, with confirmation likely to follow with potential bipartisan support.
With this development, Stefanik will continue to serve her New York district in Congress for at least another year, maintaining her position as a key Trump ally in the legislative branch rather than representing U.S. interests at the United Nations.