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White House pulls Elise Stefanik nomination as UN Ambassador so she can stay in the House

The House GOP’s slim majority could be harmed by New York congresswoman decamping for a cabinet post



President Trump withdrew Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN Ambassador to keep her in the House of Representatives. This was done to safeguard the GOP's slim House majority and ensure her support for his policy agenda, including tax cuts and spending packages. Trump expressed concern that a special election to replace Stefanik could jeopardize the Republican majority.

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