Stefanik switch-up highlights GOP’s turnout problem

Published March 28, 2025 7:00am ET



President Donald Trump’s decision to yank the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the latest sign Republicans have a special election problem.

Trump specifically cited in pulling the nomination the need to protect House Republicans’ slim majority rather than any problem with Stefanik herself.

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