Trump Administration Eyes Influence in UN Secretary-General Race

TL;DR
The Trump administration is pushing to shape the UN secretary-general selection, with five of eight nominees being women, while seeking reforms and budget cuts at the world body that align with U.S. priorities; the outcome will hinge on Security Council votes and potential vetoes from permanent members.
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