News Alert: Senate confirms Kelly Knight Craft as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, replacing Nikki Haley

Notably, Craft has distanced herself from President Trump on the contentious subject of climate change, telling senators during her confirmation hearing last month that she believes fossil fuels and human behavior contribute to the planet's shifting weather phenomena, though she stopped short of endorsing a return to international pacts such as the Paris climate agreement. Jonathan Cohen has served as acting ambassador since Haley's departure in December.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 31, 5:31 PM     Senate confirms Kelly Knight Craft as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, replacing Nikki Haley Notably, Craft has distanced herself from President Trump on the contentious subject of climate change, telling senators during her confirmation hearing last month that she believes fossil fuels and human behavior contribute to the planet's shifting weather phenomena, though she stopped short of endorsing a return to international pacts such as the Paris climate agreement. Jonathan Cohen has served as acting ambassador since Haley's departure in December. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071