White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin

Trump Withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's Nomination for UN Ambassador, Citing Tight GOP House Margin

The abrupt withdrawal reflects growing concern among House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, that their historically slim majority could be at risk, particularly ahead of two special elections in Florida next week.

Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN nomination to protect GOP House majority

Move comes after months of delays, with unconfirmed New York Republican unable to participate in either UN or HouseDonald Trump announced on Thursday that he was pulling US House representative Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for his cabinet pick after her confirmation had been stalled over concerns about Republicans’ tight margins in the House.Trump confirmed he was withdrawing th…

Trump pulls NY Rep. Elise Stefanik nomination as UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin

The White House has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Trump Withdraws Elise Stefanik's Nomination For UN Envoy

President Donald Trump withdrew right-wing firebrand Elise Stefanik as his nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations Thursday, as Republican concerns mount about holding their narrow majority in Congress. The New York congresswoman is just the second Trump cabinet pick not to go through, after Matt Gaetz pulled out of running to be attorney general following allegations of sexual misconduct. Stefanik is a vocal Trump ally and pro-Israel st…

White House pulls Elise Stefanik nomination as UN Ambassador so she can stay in House

The House GOP’s slim majority could be harmed by Stefanik decamping for a cabinet post

Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination to be UN ambassador

Trump said it was "essential" to maintain Republican control of Congress, which meant his party couldn't afford to lose Stefanik's seat.