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Trump's New Team: Border Czar and UN Ambassador
Trump announces key appointments for his administration: Tom Homan as border czar and Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to the UN.
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- Who is the new US ambassador to the United Nations?
- Elise Stefanik, a New York representative, will be the US ambassador to the UN. Trump called her a "strong, tough, and smart fighter".
- What is Tom Homan's background and political stance on immigration?
- Homan's past actions include supporting the separation of migrant children from their parents and advocating for stricter border policies. He's associated with the conservative Heritage Foundation.
- What is the current status of the Republican party's control of Congress?
- The Republican party is nearing a majority in both the House and the Senate. This would give Trump more power to enact legislation.
- What is Elise Stefanik's political history and her relationship with Donald Trump?
- Stefanik initially held moderate views and criticized Trump, but later became a strong supporter. She's currently the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.
- Who will be in charge of border security and immigration enforcement in the Trump administration?
- Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be responsible for border security and deportation, informally titled as the "border czar".