Trump tapping 2 House Republicans for future admin fuels concerns about slim possible majority
Majority Leader Steve Scalise said he hoped President-elect Donald Trump would not pull any more House members 'for a little while'
By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News
Published November 12, 2024 12:09pm EST
President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two House Republicans to serve in his administration could pose issues if the GOP’s majority in the chamber ends up critically thin.
Trump has selected House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as his ambassador to the United Nations, while a source told Fox News Digital that he picked Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to be his National Security Adviser.
Both represent Republican stronghold districts that have little chance of falling into Democratic hands in special elections.
However, those special elections could take place weeks or months after the new term begins in January 2025, which could slow down Trump’s plans for an ambitious first 100-day agenda.
"That's an agenda we've been working on with President Trump for months now. We didn't wait until the day after the election to start planning this, and this shows the relentless focus of Donald Trump," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said during a press conference on Tuesday.
"I know he's already pulled a few really talented people out of the House – hopefully no more for a little while until special elections come up, but it shows you the talent that we have and the ability we have."
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