House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) is vying for a role in the new Trump administration, Fox News Digital reported.
Stefanik became the first Congressional leader to endorse President-elect Trump's third campaign in November 2022.
She is currently being discussed as a candidate for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, two people familiar with such discussions told Fox News Digital.
One said Stefanik was “high on the list” of potential candidates.
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House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik was one of President-elect Trump's early supporters in Congress. (Getty Images)
But for Stefanik and other House members vying for a role in the Trump administration, their chances depend largely on where the chamber's majority stands.
Republicans are bullish on maintaining their House majority after winning the Senate and White House on election night.
But the outcome will likely come down to a handful of close races in California, Arizona, Alaska and Oregon, with both predicting close margins.
Replacing members of the House of Representatives, even those from districts that strongly support one party or the other, usually takes at least several weeks. And Republican leaders have already signaled they don't want to waste time using their majorities in Congress to advance President Trump's policies.
It was not immediately clear who else is vying for the U.N. ambassadorship.
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The role of UN Ambassador was previously held by Nikki Haley (Daniel Chen/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Stefanik will be well-versed in foreign affairs as a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee.
The New York Republican has been a vocal supporter of Israel since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas.
She is also one of Trump's closest allies in Congress and headlined multiple Women for Trump rallies and other events for Trump during the campaign.
Stefanik announced to House members Thursday that he is running again for his current leadership role as chairman of the House Republican Conference.
Stefanik's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Notably, one of President Trump's previous ambassadors to the United Nations was Nikki Haley, who challenged the president-elect for the 2024 Republican nomination before resigning and ultimately endorsing Trump. did.
Fox News Digital also reported that another congressman, former Green Beret Rep. Mike Walz (R-Fla.), is considering a role in the Trump administration. Walz is being considered as a candidate for defense secretary, but Fox News Digital reported that President Trump is also considering candidates from the private sector.
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Fox News Digital reported that Congressman Mike Walz is also being considered for the position. (Mandel Gunn)
Before coming to Congress, Walz served in the military, served as an advisor to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Donald Rumsfeld, and spent time in the private sector as CEO of defense contractor Metis Solutions.
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He currently serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and, along with Stefanik, the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committee.
Walz's office did not respond to an email requesting comment.
When asked for comment on possible appointments, Trump Vance transition press secretary Caroline Levitt told Fox News Digital, “President-elect Trump will soon begin deciding who will serve in his second administration.'' Those decisions will be announced as soon as they are made.”
