Stefanik to Remain in Congress

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R) will remain in the House of Representatives following the White House’s decision to pull back her nomination as the country’s ambassador to the United Nations.

Stefanik said that “I know that as a House leader, serving as the House Republican Conference Chair previously, and one of President Trump's top allies. The political realities are what they are, and it's very important that we have every single vote in the House. So I'm proud to be stepping up as a team to support the American people, to get this done and to continue to support President Trump, and I believe that we will deliver results as we always have. So I am honored to be a leader once again in the Republican Party to deliver and put the American people first.”

Stefanik had resigned her leadership post in anticipation of a possible appointment.

Assemblyman Chris Tague, who was considered a frontrunner in a possible special election said, “Congresswoman Elise Stefanik would have made an exceptional United Nations Ambassador. Her sharp intellect, bold leadership, and steadfast commitment to America’s interests make her uniquely qualified for the global stage.”

“While the withdrawal of her nomination is unfortunate for America, her continued service in Congress is a tremendous advantage for New York’s 21st District. Elise has been a tireless fighter for our farmers, our military, and our values, and her leadership has helped make NY-21 a model for strong Republican representation,” Tague said.

“I fully support Elise and everything she has done and will continue to do for our state and our country. I look forward to continuing to work with her to advance the America First agenda and deliver results for the people of this district,” he said.