Trump Withdraws Elise Stefanik's U.N. Ambassador Nomination

The decision underscores Republican concerns over their slim House majority and the need to secure key votes for Trump's legislative agenda.

President Trump officially withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for U.N. ambassador, citing the critical importance of maintaining the GOP's narrow 218-213 House majority.
Stefanik will remain in Congress to support Trump's legislative priorities, including tax cuts and a major spending package.
Concerns about a potentially competitive special election in Stefanik's reliably Republican New York district influenced the decision to keep her in the House.
Stefanik's nomination had advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but was delayed due to House Republicans' tight margins and key legislative votes.
Trump has not yet announced a replacement for the U.N. ambassador role but stated that others could fulfill the position effectively.