Elise Stefanik joked that the « good news » is she can « continue speaking out » now that she’s not facing Senate confirmation.
Republican Representative Elise Stefanik of New York joked on Thursday that the « good news » is she can « continue speaking out » now that she’s no longer under consideration to be the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations.
Newsweek reached out to the White House earlier Thursday for comment on President Donald Trump’s decision to pull Stefanik’s nomination.Why It Matters
Trump’s move to pull the New York lawmaker’s nomination comes as Republicans have a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, where Stefanik served until Trump tapped her for UN ambassador.
The president’s decision also opens up a key diplomatic and foreign policy role in his administration as it continues to reshape U.S. policy toward both its allies, like Mexico and Canada, and rivals like China and Russia.
Stefanik’s open seat, meanwhile, sparked concerns among Republicans amid a spate of recent Democratic victories in special elections and as the Trump administration draws backlash over its steep tariffs and broad cuts to the federal bureaucracy.What To Know
« You know, I’m going to continue speaking out », Stefanik told Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany on Thursday evening. « The good news, Kayleigh, is because I am not pending confirmation, the American people will be hearing a lot more from me. Because you’re limited in what you can say when you are pending confirmation. So, I am glad to have joined Fox today. »
The New York congresswoman also praised Trump’s agenda and his « nearly perfect first few months » in office during his second term.
Stefanik added that it’s important she remain in the House of Representatives.
« It was a combination of the New York corruption that we’re seeing under Kathy Hochul, special elections and the House margin », she told McEnany. « And, look, I’ve been in the House, it’s tough to count these votes every day.
