John Fetterman backs Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination; is it the right choice?
- Senator John Fetterman affirmed his support for Rep. Elise Stefanik as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations after discussing shared priorities.
- Fetterman criticized the U.N. for its perceived antisemitism and expressed agreement with Stefanik's pro-Israel stance.
- His support reflects a broader bipartisan support for Stefanik's nomination amid a focus on Israel and national security.
In recent developments, Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, expressed unwavering support for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, regarding her nomination to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This endorsement came after a productive conversation between the two lawmakers, where they discussed their mutual commitment to pressing issues such as national security and combatting antisemitism. Fetterman has described himself as a staunch ally of Israel and has criticized the United Nations for what he termed 'rank, pervasive antisemitism.' In his public discussions, he has echoed a desire to see the U.N. held accountable for its stance on Israel and its association with groups like Hamas. Elise Stefanik's candidacy for the ambassadorship was announced by President-elect Donald Trump last month, further emphasizing the Republican alignment in U.S. foreign policy and national security leadership. Stefanik, who has expressed her commitment to implementing Trump's