BEFORE FOX: President Trump he sees “great promise” in the United Nations, according to his ambassador to the United Nations Elise Stefanik, who said he would bring “change” to the organization.
“Discussing this option with President Trump, the President shared with me that he sees great promise in the United Nations if it focuses on its mission of creating international peace and security. President Trump has long advocate peace and new wars, “o. will say, according to excerpts of his opening statement in Tuesday's confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, obtained by Fox News Digital.
He will pledge to support Israel – as it faces endless criticism for the war in Gaza – and work to ensure that the agency uses US tax dollars to advance US interests.
“As the world faces crisis after crisis, from hostages including Americans held captive by Hamas, to national security challenges from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, it has never been more important for the United States to lead with strength and moral clarity,” Stefanik said.
Trump's nominee for UN ambassador will say the president sees “great promise” in the organization. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“As a Member of Congress, I also deeply understand that we must be good stewards of US tax dollars. The US is the largest contributor to the UN by far. Our tax dollars should not engaging in support of anti-American interests, anti-Semitic, or committing fraud, corruption or terrorism.”
“We must invest in programs that strengthen our country's security and deliver results. To increase the effectiveness of United Nations programs, we must drive changes. If confirmed, I will be the first representative of the United Nations Join the next twenty years straight. from Congress – and I have a deep respect and understanding of the oversight work and assignments of the legislative branch. I look forward to using my strong House and Senate connections to bring about much-needed reforms. “
After Tuesday's hearing, where Stefanik will be briefed on his plans to represent the US at the UN, the Foreign Relations Committee will vote on his confirmation before going to a full Senate vote.
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Stefanik, who currently serves as the House GOP chairman, is expected to sail to the UN's role in the ratification. Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, is already there he said he would vote for him – both are staunch supporters of Israel. He has served on the Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, but continued his work on the other side of the table last year when he questioned university presidents and their policies on the Gaza protests during a Committee hearing. of Education.
The United Nations representative is a Cabinet statuswhich means Stefanik will meet regularly with the president to share information and suggestions, if confirmed.
Both Trump and Stefanik have been critical of the UN, and Trump cut funding for other UN agencies and programs during his first term.
Stefanik, who currently serves as chairman of the House GOP Conference, is expected to sail to be confirmed in the role of representing the US at the United Nations. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Both Trump and Stefanik have been critical of the UN, and Trump cut funding for other UN agencies and programs during his first term. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Founded with the purpose of promoting world peace, development and respect for human rights after World War II, the UN depends on the US for a third of its budget. President Biden increased US financial contributions to the UN and its sister organizations, raising it from $11.6 billion in 2020 to $18.1 billion in 2022.
The US gave nearly three times as much that year as the next highest donors, Germany, at $6.8 billion, and Japan, at $2.7 billion.
That funding provides a new place for the system to block funding to the UN if its global interests do not align with those of the US, some Republicans say. they are now pushing for.
Trump will be in office when an international organization elects the next secretary-general in 2026, and the US will have veto power over any nominee.
The UN is heavily dependent on the US for global aid programs.
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By 2022, it has given half of all donations to the World Food Programme, and almost a third of donations to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), and the International Organization for Migration.
And analysts have warned that China has moved into the center – the CCP has doubled the number of its UN-employed citizens to 15,000 from 2009 to 2021.