Stefanik ‘proud to be a team player’ after UN ambassador nomination pulled

Published March 27, 2025 10:48pm ET



Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) said she is “proud to be a team player” after President Donald Trump pulled her nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations due to concerns about a thin House GOP majority.

Stefanik was set to be easily confirmed as U.N. ambassador but will now return to her post as the House representative for New York’s 21st Congressional District.

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