NEW: Heather Nauert offered job of UN Ambassador, via John Roberts

Fox News’ John Roberts is reporting State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has been offered the job of UN Ambassador:

Senior Administration Official tells Fox News that @statedeptspox Heather Nauert has been offered the job of UN Ambassador

— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) November 1, 2018

There had been rumblings earlier that the former Fox News host was President Trump’s top choice:

Source familiar w/ @POTUS thinking confirms that Heather Nauert is currently at the top of his list to replace Nikki Haley.

— Saagar Enjeti (@esaagar) November 1, 2018

Heather Nauert, State Department spokesperson, is Trump's leading choice to be next U.S. ambassador to the U.N., CNN reports (She hasn't been holding press briefings this week. Instead, the deputy spox is holding off-camera briefings) https://t.co/wOLlZ6OFTP

— Robbie Gramer (@RobbieGramer) November 1, 2018

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