The Brief:

  • Donald Trump nominated Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, praising her as a strong “America First” advocate.
  • Elise Stefanik, a New York Representative and House Republican Conference Chair, has been a loyal Trump supporter.
  • Trump clarified that Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo will not be part of his administration, and he is considering Scott Bessent for U.S. Treasury Secretary.

Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Republican Representative Elise Stefanik as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. In a statement shared with Reuters on Monday, Trump expressed his confidence in Stefanik, saying, “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”

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Stefanik, who represents New York and chairs the House Republican Conference, has been a consistent ally of Trump. Attempts to reach her for comments were unsuccessful.

Earlier, Trump also clarified that former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not join his administration. Haley, who served during Trump’s previous term and eventually endorsed him, had initially criticized him when competing in the party primaries.

As Trump prepares for his inauguration on January 20, he is meeting with potential candidates for his administration. On Friday, Reuters reported that Trump had discussions with Scott Bessent, a notable investor considered for the U.S. Treasury Secretary position.

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