Donald Trump chooses Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to United Nations

Ms Stefanik, 40, who serves as House Republican conference chair, has long been one of Mr Trump’s most loyal allies in the US House of Representatives

Elise Stefanik is one of Mr Trump’s biggest backers in the US House. Picture: AP

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen representative Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.

In a statement announcing his choice, Mr Trump said: “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”