Current:Home > ScamsTrump endorses a new RNC chair. The current chair says she’s not yet leaving the job-InfoLens
Trump endorses a new RNC chair. The current chair says she’s not yet leaving the job
View Date:2024-12-23 14:17:48
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump called Monday night for a leadership change at the Republican National Committee in an attempt to install a new slate of loyalists — including his daughter-in-law — at the top of the GOP’s political machine even before he formally secures the party’s next presidential nomination.
Current RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel says she has no plans to leave the committee until at least after South Carolina’s Feb. 24 primary election.
Still, Trump is calling for McDaniel to be replaced by Michael Whatley, the North Carolina GOP chairman. The new co-chair, Trump said, should be his daughter-in-law Lara Trump.
Trump outlined his plans on social media, although they carry no official weight until he is the party’s presumed presidential nominee.
“The RNC MUST be a good partner in the Presidential election. It must do the work we expect from the national Party and do it flawlessly,” Trump wrote. “Every penny will be used properly. New Day.”
RNC spokesman Keith Schipper said McDaniel had no immediate plans to step down.
“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,” he said.
Whatley, who serves as general counsel to the RNC, has taken credit for hiring a large contingent of lawyers ahead of the 2020 election, which he has said stymied Democratic efforts to commit voter fraud. He failed in his bid last year to become the RNC co-chair despite earning Trump’s endorsement.
Lara Trump is married to Trump’s middle son, Eric, and has taken an especially active role in all three of her father-in-law’s campaigns. She briefly considered running for Senate in her home state of North Carolina in 2022, but decided against it, saying she wanted to spend more time with her young children.
veryGood! (37133)
Related
- Mechanic dies after being 'trapped' under Amazon delivery van at Florida-based center
- Hurricane Helene threatens ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge and vast inland damage, forecasters say
- No forgiveness: Family of Oklahoma man gunned down rejects death row inmate's pleas
- US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate
- 3 Iraqis tortured at Abu Ghraib win $42M judgement against defense contractor
- Rooting out Risk: A Town’s Challenge to Build a Safe Inclusive Park
- CDC: Tenth death reported in listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head meats
- Court throws out manslaughter charge against clerk in Detroit gas station shooting
- Insurance magnate pleads guilty as government describes $2B scheme
- Opinion: Who is Vince McMahon? He can't hide true self in 'Mr. McMahon' Netflix series
Ranking
- Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot ‘curing’ deadline
- Judge orders a stop to referendum in Georgia slave descendants’ zoning battle with county officials
- Moving homeless people from streets to shelter isn’t easy, San Francisco outreach workers say
- Top aide for North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is resigning, adding to staff separations
- Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field in Tampa
- US lawmakers’ concerns about mail ballots are fueled by other issues with mail service
- Man who set off explosion at California courthouse had a criminal case there
- Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it’s not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Recommendation
-
How Kim Kardashian Navigates “Uncomfortable” Situations With Her 4 Kids
-
Appeals court hears arguments in fight between 2 tribes over Alabama casino built on ‘sacred’ land
-
Tommy John surgery is MLB's necessary evil 50 years later: 'We created this mess'
-
Naomi Campbell banned from charity role for 5 years after financial investigation
-
Oil Industry Asks Trump to Repeal Major Climate Policies
-
Malik Nabers is carrying Giants with his record rookie pace, and bigger spotlight awaits
-
Malik Nabers is carrying Giants with his record rookie pace, and bigger spotlight awaits
-
Cardi B Debuts New Look in First Public Appearance Since Giving Birth to Baby No. 3