Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., defined her “team player” resolution to bow out of competition for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, shoring up that razor-thin majority within the Home of Representatives.
“I have been proud to be a team player. The president knows that. He and I had multiple conversations today, and we are committed to delivering results on behalf of the American people. And as always, I’m committed to delivering results on behalf of my constituents,” Stefanik stated on “Hannity” Thursday.
President Donald Trump on Thursday introduced that he requested Stefanik to bow out of competition to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik added the choice got here to a “culmination” after contemplating a “combination” of things because the New York lawmaker’s preliminary nomination following President Donald Trump’s reelection.
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Trump detailed his resolution to withdraw Stefanik’s nomination Thursday, writing on Reality Social, “As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress. We must be unified to accomplish our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been a vital part of our efforts from the very beginning.”
“I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Record Economic Growth, a Secure Border, Energy Dominance, Peace Through Strength, and much more, so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. With a very tight Majority, I don’t want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise’s seat. The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations,” he continued.
Stefanik stated she appears ahead to “sharing my voice as I always have being one of the top fighters and top allies on behalf of President Trump and behalf of the American people, and on behalf of my district.”
Stefanik had been underneath stress to take herself out of competition for the function regardless of showing poised to sail by Senate affirmation with bipartisan assist, CBS Information first reported.
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Sources instructed the outlet that Home Republicans’ razor-thin majority is a significant component within the present issues, however Fox Information Digital was additionally instructed that inner politics in Stefanik’s residence district are at play as effectively.
“The truth is…Democrats, as we see in New York State, it’s completely corrupt,” Stefanik claimed. “Kathy Hochul started threatening to move the ball on the election date. You see a highly, highly politicized radical left trying to do everything they can to defeat the president. And this is about stepping up as a team. And I am doing that as a leader to ensure that we can take hold of this mandate and deliver these historic results.”
New York state’s major construction and the shortage of GOP cohesion over selecting a candidate to run in Stefanik’s place have led to considerations a couple of future particular election there, two sources aware of Empire State politics stated.
In the meantime, Republicans have additionally been involved that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul might search to slow-walk the election, leaving Stefanik’s seat open for so long as doable if she ascended to the Trump administration.
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Trump stated in his announcement on Thursday that Stefanik would rejoin the Home GOP management group, after she declined to run for an additional time period as Home GOP Convention chair to affix the administration.
“Elise will stay in Congress, rejoin the House Leadership Team, and continue to fight for our amazing American People. Speaker Johnson is thrilled! I look forward to the day when Elise is able to join my Administration in the future,” he wrote.
Though Stefanik didn’t handle specifics as to what a job within the Home Management Group would appear like, she stated she’s going to “continue speaking out. The good news is because I am not pending confirmation, the American people will be hearing a lot more from me.”
Fox Information Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
