The White House has decided to withdraw the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, according to Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch. The decision comes amid concerns about the slim majority in the House of Representatives, which could complicate passing key legislative initiatives. President Donald Trump had announced Stefanik as his pick for the role shortly after the November 2024 election. The Republican majority in the House has created challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in bringing bills to the floor and poses a threat to passing a comprehensive package focused on tax cuts. With Republicans holding a narrow majority of 218 seats to Democrats’ 213, the party can only afford two defections to pass a bill on a party-line vote. Despite two upcoming special elections to fill vacant seats, the GOP majority will remain fragile. Stefanik, who had forfeited her leadership position in preparation for the role, has reportedly been frustrated by the decision. Trump has not made confirming the position a priority, according to a White House official. This development marks a shift in the administration’s approach to the U.S. ambassadorship to the UN, as Nikki Haley and Kelly Craft served in the role during Trump’s first term.
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