Trump Announces Recommendations for RNC Leadership Positions

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is undergoing significant changes as former President Donald Trump endorses new leadership positions within the organization. Trump’s recommendations include Michael Whatley for the role of RNC chairman, Lara Trump as co-chair, and Chris LaCivita as chief operating officer.

Michael Whatley, the current North Carolina GOP chair, has been a long-time supporter of Trump. He has served various roles within the Republican Party, including as a federal law clerk, a senior official in the George W. Bush administration, and the chief of staff for former Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C. Whatley also served as a senior adviser to the Bush-Cheney campaign, Florida Recount and Transition Teams, as well as the Trump-Pence campaign and transition teams.

Trump’s endorsement of Whatley comes after his recommendation for Whatley to replace RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel following the South Carolina primary. The source familiar with the change stated that Trump was pushing for Whatley due to his strong stance on election fraud in 2020.

Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is also set to run for the position of co-chair of the RNC. Trump expressed his confidence in Lara’s abilities as a communicator and her dedication to the MAGA movement.

Chris LaCivita, who Trump hopes to see as the chief operating officer of the RNC, will manage the committee’s day-to-day operations. Trump believes that LaCivita will turn the RNC into a “fighting machine” for the 2024 election.

Trump’s endorsements come as he seeks reelection to serve as Commander in Chief for another four years. He emphasized the importance of the RNC being a good partner during the election, ensuring fair and transparent elections across the country and working with his campaign to win the election and “Make America Great Again.”

Trump met with RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, and after the meeting, he posted on his Truth Social that McDaniel was a “friend” but that he would be urging changes at the RNC after the South Carolina presidential primary. McDaniel has previously stated that she would be stepping down as RNC chairwoman after her current term.

If McDaniel does resign, her replacement would need approval from the 168 RNC committee members. McDaniel addressed the speculation in a letter to RNC members, reassuring them that she was still hard at work as RNC chairwoman and building a machine that will elect Republicans up and down the ballot in November.

The changes within the RNC come as the party continues to navigate the aftermath of the 2020 election and the ongoing debate over election integrity. Trump’s endorsements and recommendations for leadership positions within the RNC highlight his continued influence within the party and his commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections in the future.

In conclusion, the Republican National Committee is undergoing significant changes as former President Donald Trump endorses new leadership positions within the organization. Michael Whatley, Lara Trump, and Chris LaCivita are Trump’s recommended choices for the roles of RNC chairman, co-chair, and chief operating officer, respectively. These endorsements come as Trump seeks reelection and emphasizes the importance of the RNC being a good partner during the election. The changes within the RNC highlight Trump’s continued influence within the party and his commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections in the future.