Elise Stefanik Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee for U.N. Ambassador Role on Jan. 21, 2025

Jan 21, 2025, 02:46 PM

Representative Elise Stefanik, nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, testified at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The hearing began at 10 a.m. ET on January 21, 2025, where Stefanik defended her record and qualifications for the role. She faced questions on various international issues, including the wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran, all of which are on the U.N. agenda. Stefanik, a Republican from New York, has been a vocal critic of the U.N., particularly regarding its approach to Israel, and has championed Trump's 'America first' agenda.