Trump Taps Elise Stefanik for UN Ambassador Role
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a position previously held by Nikki Haley during Trump's first term. Stefanik, a strong Trump ally and chair of the House Republican Conference, has accepted the nomination, which requires Senate confirmation. She has been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies and recently participated in a controversial rally at Madison Square Garden.
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- Trump said to name N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to U.N. CBS News
- Trump Says He’ll Nominate Key Ally Rep. Elise Stefanik For UN Ambassador Role Forbes
- Trump offers Rep. Elise Stefanik role of UN ambassador, sources say CNN
- Exclusive | Trump confirms NYer Elise Stefanik will be his enforcer to the UN: ‘Strong, tough, and smart’ New York Post
- Trump said to offer UN ambassador post to New York Rep. Elise Stefanik The Times of Israel
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