101 - The U.S. Representative to the United Nations

Elise Stefanik, the U.S. Representative from New York, recently ended her campaign for governor and announced she will not seek reelection to her House seat. According to amNew York, this decision came abruptly in December, just over a month after she entered the race, citing personal and strategic reasons amid expectations of a tough year for Republicans and a potential blue wave in congressional and state races. Politico reports that her withdrawal opened the door for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who quickly gained the endorsement of President Donald Trump.Stefanik's move reflects broader shifts in New York politics as 2026 approaches. Am New York notes that observers see it as a sign of challenging conditions for the GOP, boosting Blakeman's bid against Governor Kathy Hochul. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency highlights Blakeman as the first Jewish county executive of Nassau County, positioning him as a hawkish pro-Israel candidate contrasting with Democratic contenders.Earlier, Stefanik clashed publicly with House Speaker Mike Johnson over a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act. AOL News, citing Politico, details how she accused Johnson of protecting the deep state by potentially stripping a measure requiring congressional disclosure for FBI counterintelligence probes into presidential and federal candidates. President Trump mediated a phone call between them, leading Stefanik to declare victory on social media, stating the provision would be included in the bill.These developments underscore Stefanik's influence in Republican circles, even as she steps back from higher office. The Daily Caller reports she serves on Johnson's leadership team and has been vocal against intelligence community overreach.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Elise Stefanik, the U.S. Representative from New York, recently clashed with House Speaker Mike Johnson over a key provision in the National Defense Authorization Act. According to Politico, President Donald Trump mediated a phone call between Stefanik and Johnson, leading to a compromise. Stefanik demanded congressional disclosure when the FBI opens counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates. She declared victory on X, stating the provision would be included in the bill after the discussion. This followed her public accusations that Johnson was protecting the deep state by aligning with Democrats to strip the measure. Johnson called her claims false, noting bipartisan committee leaders had not agreed to it. The floor vote is set for mid-December.In New York politics, amNewYork reports Stefanik abruptly ended her gubernatorial campaign against Governor Kathy Hochul in December and will not seek reelection to her House seat. She cited personal and strategic reasons, just over a month after entering the race. Her withdrawal boosted Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who secured Trump's endorsement. Trump compared Blakeman's bid to a Hanukkah miracle, per AOL. Observers link Stefanik's decision to a tough year for Republicans and an expected blue wave in November.The Jewish Telegraphic Agency notes Blakeman, the first Jewish Nassau County executive, shouldered aside Stefanik for the Republican nomination with his pro-Israel stance. These moves highlight Stefanik's influence in GOP circles amid shifting midterm dynamics.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

President-elect Donald Trump has selected New York Republican Representative Elise Stefanik as the next United States ambassador to the United Nations. Fox News reports that Trump confirmed this choice, positioning her as his enforcer at the world body. AOL confirms the nomination, highlighting Stefanik's role in advancing Trump's agenda internationally.In a major related development, Stefanik announced on Friday that she is withdrawing from the New York governor's race and will not seek re-election to her House seat. Fox News host Will Cain discussed this decision on The Will Cain Show, noting it clears her path for the ambassador position. This move comes amid 2025 election coverage, where Stefanik's political future drew significant attention.Stefanik, known for her strong stance on foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel, steps into the role as the United States navigates global tensions. Her nomination aligns with Trump's approach to the United Nations, emphasizing American interests. Fox News coverage underscores her rising profile in Republican circles.Listeners, thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Elise Stefanik is not currently serving as United States Representative to the United Nations. According to reporting compiled by Wikipedia and major outlets, she was nominated by President Donald Trump in late 2024 to become U S ambassador to the United Nations, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in January 2025, but the nomination was withdrawn in March 2025 over concerns about the slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Instead of moving to New York to take up the United Nations post, she returned to her role as a member of Congress from New Yorks twenty first district and a key Trump ally.During her January 2025 confirmation hearing, coverage summarized in Wikipedia notes that Stefanik emphasized several priorities she would have pursued at the United Nations. She pledged to confront antisemitism in international bodies, press for stronger support for Israel and Taiwan, and challenge what she called growing Chinese influence inside United Nations agencies. She also signaled that she wanted to use American funding as leverage, arguing that Washington should demand institutional reforms and greater accountability from agencies it helps bankroll.The hearing also drew scrutiny. According to that same compiled reporting, Stefanik faced criticism when she struggled to answer a direct question about whether the Palestinian people have a right to self determination. Her strong defense of Israel and her previously stated view that Israel has what she called a biblical right to the occupied West Bank drew attention from diplomats and activists who follow United Nations politics closely.In committee deliberations, senators advanced her nomination by a wide margin, nineteen to three, positioning her for what many observers expected would be a relatively smooth confirmation once House Republicans had a slightly larger cushion. But in late March 2025, President Trump announced on his social media platform that he was pulling the nomination at his own request, saying he needed Stefanik to remain in Congress to protect every Republican seat and hinting that she could be considered for another senior role later in his administration.Since then, news outlets such as The Hill have focused on her actions inside the House, including clashes with Speaker Mike Johnson and her successful push to add a counterintelligence notification provision to the annual defense bill, rather than on any United Nations portfolio. There has been no new move in the last few days suggesting a fresh United Nations appointment for Stefanik, and current reporting continues to describe her as a powerful House Republican and Trump confidante, not as the sitting U S representative to the United Nations.Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Elise Stefanik, the New York Congresswoman once nominated by President Donald Trump as United States Representative to the United Nations, recently ended her short-lived campaign for New York governor and announced she will leave Congress. According to AOL reports, Stefanik suspended her bid on Friday and framed Trump's earlier withdrawal of her United Nations ambassador nomination as a strategic choice to keep her vote in the narrowly Republican-controlled House. The Wall Street Journal Opinion video from December 24 notes that the nomination was pulled due to concerns over Speaker Mike Johnson's need for her support on key legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, amid the slim GOP majority.Stefanik had stepped down from House leadership earlier this year expecting the United Nations role, but stayed on as a nominal title holder. Her gubernatorial run, launched just weeks ago, targeted Governor Kathy Hochul's handling of high living costs and ties to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The Jerusalem Post confirms she is bowing out of politics entirely, paving the way for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom Trump endorsed, to challenge Hochul. Denver Gazette reports this shift could help Republicans in competitive House races in New York's third and fourth districts, potentially securing their majority in 2026.Stefanik's decision avoids a costly Republican primary and reflects frustrations in a toxic congressional environment, as KRDO notes more House Republicans are exiting for governor races to better advance Trump's agenda. Her high profile from grilling university presidents on campus antisemitism last year adds to her national recognition, though polls showed challenges in the statewide race.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI