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Trump withdraws Stefanik as his pick for United Nations envoy
President Donald Trump has pulled the nomination of New York Rep Elise Stefanik to serve as the US ambassador to the United Nations.
Announcing his decision in a post on social media, Trump said it was essential that Stefanik retain her seat in the House of Representatives to protect Republicans' razor-thin majority.
"I don't want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise's seat," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations."
Calling her one of his biggest allies, the president said Stefanik would rejoin the House leadership team.
In preparation for the UN role, she had forfeited her position as the third most senior member, the House Republican Conference chairperson.
Speaker Mike Johnson praised her in statement. "There is no doubt she would have served with distinction as our ambassador to the United Nations, but we are grateful for her willingness to sacrifice that position and remain in Congress to help us save the country."
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