President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.

“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement Monday announcing his pick.

Nikki Haley, who challenged Trump for the GOP nomination, was among those who previously held the role in his first term.

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik,  who serves as House Republican Conference Chair, has long been one of Trump's most loyal allies in the House.{ai:summary}<p>President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Elise Stefanik as his ambassador to the United Nations, calling her a strong advocate for the America First agenda. She will succeed Nikki Haley, who previously held the position during Trump's first term. </p><p>#politics</p>

Donald Trump chooses 'smart America First fighter' Elise Stefanik as ambassador to UN

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