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President-elect Trump Names New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador

Nov 11, 2024, 11:45 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has offered Representative Elise Stefanik of New York the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, according to multiple sources including CNN and the New York Post. Stefanik, known for her strong advocacy of Trump's policies and her criticism of the UN's anti-American and anti-Israel bias, has accepted the nomination. Trump stated, 'I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as Ambassador to the United Nations.' Stefanik expressed that she is 'truly honored to earn' the nomination. This appointment will necessitate a special election in her congressional district in New York.