Democratic Sen. John Fetterman expressed support for Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be ambassador to the United States, saying the New York congressman “responsible for the U.N.'s response to rampant anti-Semitism and overt anti-Israel views.” He promised to support them in holding them accountable.
“It wasn’t always a yes for @EliseStefanik, but I was glad we had the conversation. I support defunding UNRWA, which has documented Hamas infiltration, and I support her in supporting endemic We sincerely look forward to holding the @UN accountable for anti-Semitism and overt anti-Israel views.” Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) wrote about X..
The former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor was responding to a photo shared by Stefanik, who represents New York's 21st Congressional District, which shows the two smiling and giving a thumbs up.
Stefanik also thanked Fetterman. to the post For hosting a conference to discuss “our shared determination to stand with Israel and fight anti-Semitism.”
In a statement to the Post, the upstate congressman said he was “honored” to have Fetterman's support and looks forward to working with more members on both sides of the aisle in his new role. He said he is doing so.
“These issues are moral, not partisan or political. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives to advance President Trump’s America First Peace Policy through strengthening our national security. I look forward to bringing it to the United Nations,” Stefanik said.
“Over the past three weeks, I have had the opportunity to sit down with more than half of the U.S. Senate, including members from both sides of the aisle, and I look forward to gaining even more support through the confirmation process,” she added.
Last month, Stefanik accepted President-elect Donald Trump's offer to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.
The 40-year-old upstate Republican, who helped oust two Ivy League presidents with his pointed questioning of anti-Semitism on campus, took responsibility for promoting President Trump's “America First” and pro-Israel message. I will be liable.
“I am honored to appoint Speaker Elise Stefanik to my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough and smart America First fighter,” Trump, 78, said last month. He said this while announcing Stefanik as a candidate.
Stefanik, the fourth-ranking Republican in the House, is a close ally of Trump, having served as a member of the ceremonial defense team in his first impeachment trial in 2020 for pressuring Ukraine to investigate corruption allegations against the Biden family. .
Stefanik said in a statement that she was “truly honored to be named U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by President Trump's Cabinet,” confirming her acceptance of the role.
“In my conversation with President Trump, I shared how humbled I was to accept his nomination and that I looked forward to gaining the support of my colleagues in the U.S. Senate,” she said. continued.
“President Trump's historic landslide election gives Americans hope and reminds us that brighter days are ahead at home and abroad.”
