Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has reaffirmed his support for Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, in her nomination to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Fetterman expressed his unwavering support for Stefanik, emphasizing his commitment to defunding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to its alleged Hamas infiltration. He also highlighted his anticipation for Stefanik to address the UN's purported endemic antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments.
Stefanik reciprocated the sentiment, thanking Senator Fetterman for a productive meeting where they discussed their shared dedication to standing with Israel and combating antisemitism. She underscored her alignment with President Donald Trump's 'America First' peace through strength national security agenda.
President-elect Trump had previously announced Stefanik as his pick for the U.S. ambassador to the UN. Fetterman commended both Stefanik and Senator Marco Rubio, who was chosen for the role of Secretary of State, as 'serious, qualified individuals,' indicating his intention to vote in favor of confirming them.
Fetterman, known for his staunch support of Israel, criticized the UN for what he described as 'rank, pervasive antisemitism.' He expressed his eagerness to vote for Stefanik to uphold a strong pro-Israel stance.
Regarding Trump's selection of Dr. Mehmet Oz, who lost the 2022 U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania to Fetterman, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, Fetterman signaled his willingness to support the confirmation. He stated that his decision would be based on Dr. Oz's commitment to safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid.
