AdvertisementNew York's Elise Stefanik Replaces Cheney In Republican Leadership SpotUpdated May 14, 2021Barbara SpruntfacebookEmailRep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks to reporters Friday after her election as House Republican Conference chair. Stefanik called former President Donald Trump "a critical part of our Republican team." (Getty Images)This article was originally published on May 14, 2021.