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Trump Withdraws Elise Stefanik's U.N. Nomination to Protect GOP House Majority

The decision reflects Republican concerns over maintaining control of the House as legislative priorities take precedence over diplomatic appointments.

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FILE - Flags fly outside the United Nations headquarters Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz, File)
U.S. Ambassador Designate to the United Nations Elise Stefanik during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Overview

  • President Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination as U.N. ambassador to ensure the GOP retains its narrow 218-213 House majority.
  • Stefanik will remain in Congress to support Trump's legislative agenda, including tax cuts, border security, and economic growth initiatives.
  • Concerns over potential vulnerabilities in special elections, including Stefanik's seat and upcoming races in Florida, influenced the decision.
  • Stefanik had stepped down from House leadership and prepared for her U.N. role, but she expressed commitment to advancing GOP priorities in the House.
  • The U.N. ambassador role remains vacant, with Trump yet to announce a replacement for the position.