Trump offers Rep. Elise Stefanik ambassador to United Nations post after NY ally’s aggressive defense of his policies: report

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik for the job of US ambassador to the United Nations, according to a report.

Trump offered Stefanik the gig late Sunday, a source familiar with the assignment told CNN.

The apparent offer follows previous reports that Trump was eyeing the powerful chair of the House Republican Conference for the gig.

Stefanik reportedly caught the future president’s eye with her aggressive defense of his policies.

Her departure from the House would spur a special election within 90 days to fill the open upstate seat she’ll leave behind. Her replacement would likely go to another Republican, given the reliably red district she represents.

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