Who is Elise Stefanik? Donald Trump picks major House ally to be next UN ambassador
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to be the next ambassador to the United Nations. The New York lawmaker has accepted the offer. Trump's nomination of Stefanik, a longtime congressional ally, is his first cabinet pick after being reelected Tuesday for a second, nonconsecutive term in the White House.