President-Elect Donald Trump was roundly praised for nominating House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for U.N. Ambassador.
Trump’s nomination reflects his vow to elevate stalwart America First Republicans into positions of power in his second administration. During his first administration, there was a lack of cohesion behind Trump’s agenda.
Stefanik rose to prominence in 2021 after replacing Liz Cheney as conference chair. She then played a pivotal part in the successful Republican effort to retake control of the House during the 2022 midterms. In 2023, the New York Congresswoman became the leading Republican focused on rooting out antisemitism on college campuses after Hamas attacked Israel.
“House Republican #4 leader @EliseStefanik is by far the best choice to serve as President Trump’s UN ambassador,” attorney Mike Davis posted on X. “She will bring…
