Elise Stefanik

The Liberty Score is a rating system assessing how closely an individual’s views align with core Libertarian principles. Scores are based on a 0-100 scale, with 100 representing a fully Libertarian position and 0 representing complete opposition to Libertarian values. The grading criteria include:

Personal Freedom (25 points): Support for individual rights in personal choices, including medical freedom, privacy, and bodily autonomy.
Economic Freedom (25 points): Advocacy for a free-market economy, low taxation, and minimal government interference in business.
Limited Government (25 points): Commitment to reducing the size and scope of government, limiting regulatory power, and upholding states’ rights.
Non-Intervention (25 points): Opposition to unnecessary foreign entanglements, support for a non-interventionist foreign policy, and minimal military presence abroad.

Each category will be scored, then averaged to form the individual’s overall Liberty Score, providing a clear snapshot of their alignment with Libertarian ideals. Grades are provided by AI

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Status: Confirmed by Campaign

Liberty Score: 40

Warhawk Status: WARHAWK

Liberty Score Assessment:

Personal Freedom (10/25): Elise Stefanik has supported legislation that increases surveillance and data collection in the name of national security, which raises concerns about individual privacy rights.
Economic Freedom (15/25): While Stefanik advocates for free-market principles, she has supported certain government interventions, such as subsidies for specific industries, indicating a mixed stance on economic freedom.
Limited Government (10/25): Her support for expansive national security measures and certain economic interventions suggests a preference for a more active government role in these areas.
Non-Intervention (5/25): Stefanik has consistently supported military interventions and a robust U.S. presence abroad, aligning with a more interventionist foreign policy stance.

Bio:

Elise Stefanik, a U.S. Representative from New York since 2015, is a prominent Trump ally known for her strong support of Israel and critical stance toward the United Nations. Stefanik gained national attention during Trump’s first impeachment trial in 2019, where her staunch defense of him solidified her role in the Republican Party. She also made headlines recently for challenging university presidents on issues related to free speech and protests over Gaza. As the chair of the House Republican Conference, Stefanik has built strong relationships across Congress, making her nomination likely to move smoothly through Senate confirmation.

Career Highlights:

Impeachment Trial Defense: Became a nationally recognized figure during Trump’s first impeachment trial for her vocal defense of the then-president.
Support for Israel: Known for her unwavering support of Israel, aligning with a pro-Israel stance in both foreign policy and national security matters.
House Republican Conference Chair: Holds a leadership role that has expanded her influence within the GOP and strengthened her legislative connections.
Foreign Affairs Advocacy: Has taken strong positions on foreign policy, particularly in critiquing the U.N. and questioning higher education institutions over their responses to global conflicts.

About the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Role:

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations represents American interests within the U.N. and works to navigate international diplomacy and multilateral discussions. During Trump’s previous administration, U.N. relations were marked by a reduced emphasis on intervention and a pivot toward a more restrained foreign policy. With rising global conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, Stefanik will take on this role at a time when international alliances are under scrutiny.

As a vocal supporter of a strong U.S.-Israel alliance and a critic of traditional U.N. frameworks, Stefanik’s approach could signal a continued skepticism toward the U.N. and an emphasis on America-first policies. Her position also comes amid Trump’s warnings to allies about heightened tariffs and reduced defense commitments, potentially impacting transatlantic relations as well as the U.S.’s broader role within the U.N.