House GOP Faces Cabinet Exit Risks

President-elect Donald Trump is actively selecting members from the House of Representatives for his cabinet, which poses a significant risk to the slim majority held by Speaker Mike Johnson. Notable appointments include Rep. Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador and Rep. Mike Waltz as national security advisor, reducing the GOP's numbers in the House even further. As Trump eyes more potential picks, insiders warn that losing additional lawmakers could jeopardize Johnson's control of the chamber, which is projected to remain closely contested. Currently, Republicans are leading with 214 seats against 204 for Democrats, but the final count remains uncertain as several races are still undecided. The ongoing situation raises concerns over Trump's ability to strengthen his administration without undermining GOP leadership in Congress. Additionally, there are discussions around Trump's cabinet picks potentially affecting U.S. support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict there.