House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday that GOP leadership is still determining a role for Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., after she was removed from consideration as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
President Donald Trump last week withdrew Stefanik’s nomination due to concerns that the GOP would risk losing its thin majority in the House if it doesn’t win critical midterm elections. Stefanik understood the president’s decision and affirmed her intention of being a team player.
“The political realities are what they are, and it’s very important that we have every single vote in the House,” Stefanik said.
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