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Elise Stefanik Vows UN Reform, Halting UNRWA Funding, and Forming Abraham Accords Caucus

Jan 21, 2025, 04:19 PM

Elise Stefanik, nominated by President Donald Trump as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has expressed her commitment to reforming the organization during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Stefanik emphasized the need for the U.N. to focus on its founding mission of international peace and security, and she pledged to support Israel amid its ongoing conflicts. She criticized the U.N. for its anti-Israel bias and the disproportionate number of resolutions targeting Israel. Stefanik also highlighted the importance of ensuring U.S. tax dollars are used effectively, advocating for a review of U.S. funding to the U.N. and its agencies. She specifically mentioned the need to prevent U.S. funds from supporting terrorism, referencing the recent executive order by President Trump to halt funding to UNRWA. Stefanik received bipartisan support during her hearing, with senators from both parties praising her credentials and readiness for the role. She proposed forming an Abraham Accords Caucus at the U.N. and stressed the importance of America's leadership in the organization, promising to bring moral clarity to the UN Security Council.