Elise Stefanik

Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador because of thin GOP House majority

The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives.

Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador is Elise Stefanik. Here’s what to know

Elise Stefanik was a key defender of then-President Donald Trump during his impeachment proceedings and she later grilled university presidents over what she described as antisemitism.