During her Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump’s pick for ambassador to the United Nations said she was willing to leverage U.S. contributions to force changes in pursuit of his “America First” agenda.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) said she would demand reforms and transparency if confirmed to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, vowing to ensure the organization “serves the interests” of the United States during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.
The North Country Congresswoman said she would bring “moral clarity” and an “America First” approach to the role of U.N. Ambassador.
Trump’s nominee for U.N. ambassador, Elise Stefanik, pledged to push back on Iran and denounced “the antisemitic rot that is pervasive within the U.N. system.”
President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations told senators at her confirmation hearing Tuesday that she will promote his doctrine of "peace through strength" on the world stage if she is confirmed.
Elise Stefanik, US President Donald Trump's choice to serve as America's top envoy to the United Nations, has vowed to counter China's ascendant influence and "significant inroads" at the intergovernmental body.
Representative Elise Stefanik was in Washington D.C., facing a confirmation hearing to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik pledged Tuesday to push President Donald Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and roll out a review of U.S. funding critical for U.N. agencies handling health programs and more around the world.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for her confirmation hearing as nominee for UN envoy, Jan. 21, 2025. “It has never been more critical for the United States to lead with strength and moral clarity,” she said in her remarks.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is likely to face questions at her confirmation hearing Tuesday to become the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations about her lack of foreign policy experience, her strong support for Israel and her views on funding the U.N. and its many agencies.