President-elect Donald Trump told The New York Post he picked Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as his UN ambassador.
“I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Trump told The Post. “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”
Honestly, now is not the time to pick Republicans from the House or Senate, even if the seat is safe.
Stefanik’s 21st Congressional District looks like its a safe seat for Republicans. She won re-election on November 5, 62.5% to 37.5%, over Democrat Paula Collins.
Stefanik won her seat in 2014. She’s won all of her elections pretty easily, too.
“I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Stefanik said. “During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.”
Stefanik has made numerous headlines these past four years, especially with her questioning of Ivy League school presidents and their lack of protection for Jewish students.
“President Trump’s historic landslide election has given hope to the American people and is a reminder that brighter days are ahead — both at home and abroad,” Stefanik told The Post. “America continues to be the beacon of the world, but we expect and must demand that our friends and allies be strong partners in the peace we seek.”
More than likely Stefanik will be a fierce defender of Israel. That’s good at the UN since the organization has a disdain for Israel.
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