Stefanik, who just won reelection to her seat, accepted Trump’s offer to be the next ambassador from the United States to the United Nations.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-New York) to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, in one of his first major appointments since winning the presidential election.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped House Republican Conference chair and longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik, of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik is Trump's first Cabinet pick for his second term in the White House.