Trump Asks Elise Stefanik To Stay In Congress Instead Of Becoming UN Ambassador
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Republicans have tight margins in the House and may be worried about holding other seats vacated by lawmakers Trump tapped for administration roles.
WASHINGTON — Republicans have such a small majority in the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump has asked Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to stay in the House instead of serving as ambassador to the United Nations.
“As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress,” Trump said on Truth Social. “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.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has repeatedly lamented that he has the narrowest House majority in history, making it difficult to pass legislation with only Republican votes — an imperative for signature bills, including a major tax and spending cut package Johnson hopes to pass in the coming weeks.
Republicans currently hold 218 House seats to Democrats’ 213, with two vacancies on each side. That means with full attendance, Johnson needs 216 votes for a majority, so he can lose only two Republicans and still move partisan legislation.
Stefanik is still a House member even though she already sat through a confirmation hearing and her nomination has been approved by a Senate committee. Senate Republicans have not rushed to hold a final confirmation vote, apparently in light of the House situation. Trump tapped two other House Republicans for administration jobs: now-former Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Michael Waltz (R-Fla.), whose seats are still vacant.
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