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US Appoints Todd Steggerda as UN Ambassador Amid Reforms

2/12/2026

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The United States plans to appoint Todd Steggerda as its UN ambassador in Geneva.
The post has long been vacant, and diplomats view the appointment as a potential shift.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the United Nations for not supporting U.S. initiatives.
The United States owes over $2 billion to the UN core budget and will make a down payment while pursuing reforms.

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The United States plans to appoint Todd Steggerda as its UN ambassador in Geneva.
The post has long been vacant, and diplomats view the appointment as a potential shift.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the United Nations for not supporting U.S. initiatives.
The United States owes over $2 billion to the UN core budget and will make a down payment while pursuing reforms.