Key Takeaways
- Donald Trump has offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the post of US Ambassador to the UN.
- Stefanik has been a contender for the role, and her nomination has sparked interest in the diplomatic community.
- The new Congress will approve the results of the US presidential election on January 6, and the inauguration will take place on January 20.
Washington: Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, has offered Rep. Elise Stefanik from New York the post of US Ambassador to the UN, CNN reported citing a source.
Earlier, the Axios portal reported that Stefanik was a contender for this post.
Donald Trump won the US presidential election on November 5, 2016, becoming the first politician to return to the White House after a four-year hiatus. Trump’s victory was announced by all leading media outlets, including the Associated Press, Fox News, CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS. Kamala Harris conceded the election, while Joe Biden congratulated Trump on his win.
The Electoral College from the states must vote for candidates in accordance with the will of the voters on December 17, and the new Congress will approve the results of the vote on January 6. The inauguration will take place on January 20.
