Former President Donald Trump is planning to support Michael Whatley, chairman of the North Carolina state GOP, to replace Ronna McDaniel as the chair of the Republican National Committee.
McDaniel has faced criticism for poor fundraising and election integrity efforts.
“If the news is true, I honor the service of Ronna McDaniel and thank her for her strong efforts; I fully endorse Michael Whatley as the next RNC chairman,” NC Republican Party vice chair Susan Mills said.
Now that Ronna is stepping down later this month, I want to make a few points clear.
I have said repeatedly my opposition to Ronna as Chair was nothing personal. She has always been kind to me personally and I'm sure there is a role for her to play in the future. I genuinely…
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 7, 2024
“As we’ve seen in North Carolina Chairman Whatley can bring Trump to victory and will do so in 2024,” Mills said.
Whatley, a strong ally of Trump, has been praised for his leadership in North Carolina and faces the challenge of winning over McDaniel’s allies.
“I stood side by side with Whatley as we won North Carolina for Trump in 2020, elected a Republican Supreme Court, regained legislative supermajorities, and elected Ted Budd to the United States Senate. I look forward to continuing our legacy of success,” Mills said.
The RNC has struggled financially, and Trump’s support for Whatley reflects a desire for change in leadership.
“We need a strong RNC to win. President Trump deserves this and I will do everything in my power to help,” Charlie Kirk wrote.
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