Donald Trump has proposed a leadership shakeup at the Republican National Committee (RNC), advocating for the installation of allies, including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, even before securing the Republican presidential nomination. Current RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, appointed by Trump post-2016 election, faces calls for replacement by Michael Whatley, North Carolina’s GOP chairman, with Lara Trump suggested as the new co-chair. This move, announced via social media, underscores Trump’s push for party unity ahead of a potential 2024 rematch against Joe Biden, targeting a decisive win in South Carolina’s primary.
Trump’s insistence on RNC leadership changes stems from his persistent, unfounded claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, advocating for a focus on “election integrity.” Despite McDaniel’s intention to remain until the South Carolina primary, Trump’s push signals his influence over the party’s direction and his MAGA movement’s dissatisfaction with recent GOP performance in elections. The RNC’s financial struggles, compounded by Trump’s restrictions on fundraising using his image, highlight the proposed overhaul’s potential impact on donor confidence and campaign synergy.
Nikki Haley, Trump’s significant primary opponent, criticized the RNC under McDaniel and opposed Trump’s intervention, signaling internal GOP tensions. The RNC, facing an in-person vote on leadership, will decide on Trump’s proposals in a forthcoming meeting, as the former president looks to cement his and his allies’ control over the party’s machinery.
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