Stefanik accepts Trump's nomination as U.S. Ambassador

WASHINGTON, D.C. | House Republican Conference Chairwoman and 21st District U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has accepted President-elect Donald Trump's appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. As speculation of her acceptance rippled across the nation Nov. 11, Stefanik issued a late-afternoon statement accepting the appointment, which came as President-elect Trump's first Cabinet pick for the White House. In a statement, Stefanik said in full: "I am truly honored to earn President Trump's nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate. President Trump's historic landslide election has given hope to the American people and is a reminder that brighter days are ahead - both at home and abroad. America continues to be the beacon of the world, but we expect and must demand that our friends and allies be strong partners in the peace we seek. The work ahead is immense as we see antisemitism skyrocketing coupled with four years of catastrophically weak U.S. leadership that significantly weakened our national security and diminished our standing in the eyes of both allies and adversaries. I stand ready to advance President Donald J. Trump's restoration of America First peace through strength leadership on the world stage on Day One at the United Nations. I will forever be grateful to my beloved constituents in New York's 21st Congressional District for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to work my very hardest to serve and give them a voice at the highest levels of Congress. Ten years ago, Upstate and North Country voters took a chance on a young, first-time, unknown candidate who very few believed could win. I was proud to be the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time and to earn their overwhelming vote of confidence in six general elections. Thank you to my colleagues in the House for entrusting me to serve as House Republican Conference Chair as a part of your leadership team. I am proud of my strong record as a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Intelligence Committee, and the Education and Workforce Committee, as well as the legislative and constituent services results my office successfully delivered to our district. Thank you to the hardworking families, small businesses, farms, law enforcement officers, military families, veterans, seniors, and local elected officials whom I have worked so closely with on behalf of our communities. And most especially, thank you to my extraordinarily dedicated staff in the District and Washington offices for serving our constituents tirelessly for the past decade. My family and I are excited for this next chapter in New York and Washington to work hard to serve our country on President Donald Trump's team. No matter where this journey takes us, Upstate New York - the cradle of the American Revolution - will always be my heart and home." In his nomination, President-elect Trump said "I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is a strong and very smart America First fighter. She graduated from Harvard University, with honors, was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, and is the highest-ranking woman in Congress, as the House Republican Conference Chair. She was the first Member of Congress to endorse me, and has always been a staunch advocate. Elise is a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Intelligence Committee, and led the charge against antisemitism on college campuses. She will be an incredible Ambassador to the United Nations, delivering Peace through Strength and America First National Security policies!" State Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) was among the first to congratulate Stefanik on the top-level appointment, saying "I'd like to congratulate my good friend, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, on being chosen as the next Ambassador to the United Nations. This is a richly deserved honor and great news for the North Country. She has been an excellent partner in government and I've enjoyed being able to work with her on the national security and economic issues our constituents face. I know that she'll be a powerful voice for our national security interests, just as she was a strong voice for her constituents in the House of Representatives." Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George) also extended his congratulations to Rep. Elise Stefanik on behalf of North Country residents on her appointment as UN Ambassador. "Elise has been a true champion for North Country residents, tirelessly advocating for our communities and values. I have no doubt her leadership and dedication will continue to shine on the world stage in this new role. She will represent us with strength and integrity, and I wish her every success." A vocal Trump ally, Stefanik has also been a staunch defender of Israel since the Hamas attacks and an outspoken critic of antisemitism on college campuses across the nation. Stefanik, 40, was first elected to Congress in the 2014 elections and has risen to prominence, becoming the House Republican Conference Chair in May 2021. This is a developing story and will be updated with more reactions and impacts to New York's 21st Congressional District as it continues to develop.

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