President Trump stated there are “a number of good folks” who wish to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations after Rep. Elise Stefanik had her title pulled from consideration.
Talking within the Oval Workplace, he instructed reporters some names which were floated, together with David Friedman, who beforehand served as ambassador to Israel throughout Mr. Trump’s first time period, and Ric Grenell, who has served in administration positions up to now.
“And possibly 30 different folks,” he stated. “Everyone loves that place. That’s a star-making place.”
Mr. Trump pulled the title of Ms. Stefanik, New York Republican, from the operating due to the tight GOP majority within the Home. Republicans maintain solely a 218-213 edge within the decrease chamber, with 4 vacancies.
He instructed reporters that she is “unbelievable and I simply don’t wish to take possibilities.”
“We’ve got a congressional election that’s a bit bit shut,” he stated.
“We wish to watch out,” he stated. “And Elise may be very fashionable in her district.”
He stated Ms. Stefanik is “going to take an enormous management place” within the crew of Home Speaker Mike Johnson, Louisiana Republican.
