Trump chooses Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to UN in his second term
US President-elect Donald Trump greets US Representative Elise Stefanik.
President-elect Donald Trump said he has offered Republican CongresswomanElise Stefanik the job of US ambassador to the United Nations, in comments to US media late Sunday.
"I am honoured to nominate ChairwomanEliseStefanikto serve in my Cabinet as USAmbassador to the United Nations.Eliseis an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter," Trump said in a statement to the New York Post.
Trump -- who never conceded his 2020 loss -- sealed a remarkable comeback to the presidency in the November 5 vote and will be inaugurated in January.
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Stefanikconfirmed her acceptance of the role in a statement to the newspaper, saying she was "truly honoured".
"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," she said.
The appointment ofStefanikwas also reported by CNN which quoted two unnamed sources.
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