UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations urged “bold reform” of what she called the “bloated, unfocused and ineffective” global organization during her confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Tammy Bruce told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United Nations has lost the confidence of the American people and it’s time for its 193 member nations to return to its founding mission — to maintain international peace and security.

“I believe the U.N. is important and must be revitalized so it can continue to serve the people of the United States and the people of the world,” the former State Department spokesperson said.

Bruce, a former Fox News Channel contributor, said countries working together can facilitate peace as th

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