Former President backs Whatley, Lara Trump, and LaCivita for key roles
Former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Michael Whatley for the Republican National Committee chair, along with Lara Trump for co-chair and Chris LaCivita for chief operating officer. Trump emphasized his confidence in their abilities, stating, “This group of three is highly talented, battle-tested, and smart. They have my complete and total endorsement to lead the Republican National Committee.”
RNC Affirms McDaniel Will Stay Amidst Resignation Speculations
Despite talks of RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel potentially stepping down, the RNC clarified that she will remain in her position until after the South Carolina GOP primary on Feb. 24. The spokesperson affirmed, “Chairwoman McDaniel has been on the road helping elect Republicans up and down the ballot and she will continue working hard to beat Biden this fall. Nothing has changed, and there will be no decision or announcement about future plans until after South Carolina.”
Joint Fundraising Efforts to Boost RNC’s Finances
Trump’s endorsements come at a crucial time for the RNC, which entered January 2024 with significantly less cash on hand compared to its Democratic counterparts. By coordinating fundraising efforts with Trump’s campaign, the RNC aims to bolster its financial standing and potentially assist in covering Trump’s legal expenses. Trump hinted at this possibility, stating, “Every penny will be used properly. New Day.”