Trump Names "America First" Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador; She Accepts

Nov 11, 2024, 01:30 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has officially offered Representative Elise Stefanik of New York the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and she has accepted the nomination. Stefanik, who currently serves as the House Republican Conference Chair, is a close ally of Trump and has been a staunch supporter of his policies. Trump praised her as "an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter." Known for her strong advocacy of Israel and criticism of the United Nations' alleged anti-American and anti-Israel biases, Stefanik has challenged university leaders over campus antisemitism. Her appointment marks the first "MAGA appointee" to the U.N. Ambassador role and is expected to bring a firm "America First" approach to the position. The nomination will trigger a special election in New York to fill her congressional seat. Her selection is anticipated to have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and relations within the U.N.