Trump pulled UN ambassador pick to boost House GOP

President Trump pulled the nomination of his pick for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations — even though his nominee wasn’t controversial. There was no scandal and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s nomination was expected to easily win Senate confirmation. Her nomination was withdrawn because of math. Republicans barely have a majority in the House and need more breathing room to pass the president’s agenda. So the White House decided to keep Stefanik in Congress, even though her nomination advanced out of committee. Donald Trump wrote on social media that it’s “essential” his party maintains “every Republican seat.”