Washington, March 28, 2025 (AFP) - Trump withdraws UN envoy pick amid Congress majority fears

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President Donald Trump withdrew right-wing firebrand Elise Stefanik as his nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations Thursday, as Republicans fear for their narrow majority in Congress. The New York congresswoman is just the second Trump cabinet pick not to go through, after Matt Gaetz pulled out of the running to be attorney general following allegations of sexual misconduct. Stefanik is a vocal Trump ally and pro-Israel stalwart. "With a......

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