Why Trump's sending Elise Stefanik to the U.N. may be terrible — for her
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday morning that he intends to nominate Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. It’s a big move for the 40-year-old rising star, who first joined the House only a decade ago and is now serving in a top leadership spot.