Trump Withdraws Stefanik’s U.N. Nomination to Protect GOP House Majority

The decision reflects Republican concerns over maintaining control in Congress as legislative priorities hang on a razor-thin majority.

President Trump officially withdrew Elise Stefanik's nomination as U.N. ambassador, citing the need to preserve the GOP’s slim 218-213 House majority.
Stefanik will remain in Congress and rejoin the House leadership team to support Trump’s legislative agenda, including tax cuts and border security measures.
The withdrawal comes as Republicans face competitive special elections in Florida and concerns about holding Stefanik’s New York district, despite its Republican lean.
Democrats criticized the move as a sign of Republican vulnerability, pointing to recent Democratic overperformance in special elections.
The U.N. ambassador role remains vacant, with no immediate replacement announced, leaving a key diplomatic position unfilled.