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List of ambassadors of the United States to the United Nations

highest ranking diplomatic offical from the United States of America to the United Nations

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Source revisionSep 20, 2026
Entity authorityQ112177529 ↗
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The United States ambassador to the United Nations is the leader of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (UN). The position is formally known as the permanent representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, and representative of the United States of America in the United Nations Security Council.

The deputy ambassador assumes the duties of the position in the ambassador's absence. The ambassador to the UN and the deputy ambassador are typically both nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The ambassador serves at the pleasure of the president. The ambassador may be assisted by one or more appointed delegates, often appointed for a specific purpose or issue.

The U.S. permanent representative is charged with representing the United States on the UN Security Council, and during all plenary meetings of the General Assembly, except when a more senior officer of the United States (such as the secretary of state or the president of the United States) is in attendance.

Despite the title head of external mission, the United States ambassador to the United Nations is also responsible for importing United Nations policies and motions voted in the main organs of the United Nations onto the national territory.

The current ambassador is Mike Waltz, who was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate on September 19, 2025.

In January 2025, following his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump formally nominated Elise Stefanik, who is currently serving in the United States House of Representatives, to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his second term.

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