Staff Reports
In a stunning turn of events at the Republican National Committee meeting, Ronna McDaniel and Drew McKissick have stepped down as the chair and co-chair, paving the way for Michael Whatley and Lara Trump to take the reins. Whatley expressed his gratitude to McDaniel for her mentorship and vowed to work closely with Donald Trump to make America great again. Lara Trump, in her unscripted speech, promised to dedicate herself to electing Republicans across the board, with a generous $100,000 contribution to kickstart the effort.
Michael Whatley, Lara Trump Unanimously Elected to Lead the RNC; Will Things Change Now?https://t.co/wbh2nn6Lc1
— RedState (@RedState) March 8, 2024
The departure of McDaniel has sparked speculation about the future direction of the RNC. Many are hopeful that the new leadership will bring much-needed change to the organization, which has been criticized for its questionable spending habits and reliance on ineffective consultants. With Chris LaCivita onboard as COO, there is optimism that fiscal responsibility will be restored, despite the lingering presence of Richard Walters, who has faced scrutiny for his financial dealings in the past.
Walters’ role in overseeing vendor contracts has raised concerns about conflicts of interest and potentially questionable practices. The upcoming RNC Convention, under his supervision, will be closely monitored by LaCivita to ensure transparency and accountability. The anticipation of potential staff shakeups and firings at the RNC headquarters indicates a significant shift in the organization’s operations under the new leadership.
