Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) stated Thursday that Elise Stefanik is placing the Trump administration’s agenda above her personal political ambitions hours after the president introduced he would pull her because the nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
“Elise was perfect for the job, so for that reason, I’m disappointed, but she’s one of the best fighters that President Trump has in the Congress, and President Trump needs her vote to pass the Trump agenda,” Banks informed NewsNation.
“And I know Elise Stefanik, while she’s more than anything else, above her own ambitions, she’s putting the country first, putting the president’s agenda first, and that’s what she’s going to be committed to doing,” he added.
Trump formally introduced his determination to withdraw Stefanik’s identify from consideration in a Thursday submit on Reality 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,” the president posted.
“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.
Though Stefanik is just not the primary contentious nominee for the second Trump administration, she is the one candidate to be withdrawn from consideration by the White Home. Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) notably eliminated himself as a nominee for the lawyer normal submit after receiving scrutiny for studies of alleged misconduct.
Stefanik, a Republican lawmaker from Wyoming, held the quantity 4 spot within the Home earlier than agreeing to grow to be an envoy within the Trump administration. She underwent a Senate affirmation listening to on Jan. 21 however noticed no motion towards the United Nations position within the months following.
Senate International Relations Committee Chair James E. Risch (R-Idaho) stated he was knowledgeable of Stefanik’s withdrawal via a telephone name.
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated he helps Trump’s determination to maintain Stefanik as a member of Congress noting she would assist drive “America First” insurance policies ahead.
“It is well known Republicans have a razor-thin House majority, and Elise’s agreement to withdraw her nomination will allow us to keep one of the toughest, most resolute members of our Conference in place to help drive forward President Trump’s America First policies,” Johnson stated.
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