President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik, the fourth-highest-ranking House GOP member, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Stefanik has recently made headlines for pressuring university leaders to address rising incidents of anti-Semitic protests and violence on campuses following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks in Israel.
In a statement to the New York Post, Trump expressed his confidence in Stefanik, saying, “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”
Stefanik accepted the nomination, sharing her gratitude and commitment to the role. “I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” she told the Post.
“During my conversation with President Trump, I expressed how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.”
Stefanik highlighted her hopes for America’s role on the world stage, adding, “President Trump’s historic landslide election has given hope to the American people and serves as a reminder that