US President Donald Trump speaks at an event at the White House on March 24, 2025. Photo: THX/TTXVN
On the social networking site Truth Social, President Trump said this decision was to ensure that the Republican Party maintains its number of seats in Congress, especially in the context that the Republican Party holds a narrow 218-213 ratio in the House of Representatives, making it difficult to pass important laws. He said he had asked Ms. Stefanik to continue in Congress and join the House leadership team.
On the social networking site Truth Social, President Trump said this decision was to ensure that the Republican Party maintains its number of seats in Congress, especially in the context that the Republican Party holds a narrow 218-213 ratio in the House of Representatives, making it difficult to pass important laws. He said he had asked Ms. Stefanik to continue in Congress and join the House leadership team.
Ms. Stefanik, a New York congresswoman, is a close ally of Mr. Trump and a strong supporter of Israel. She is the second person in President Trump's Cabinet to withdraw from the nomination. Previously, Mr. Matt Gaetz withdrew from the race for Attorney General due to sexual harassment allegations.
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