President-elect Trump mentioned Wednesday that he requested Michael Whatley to remain on for an additional time period as chairman of the Republican Nationwide Committee (RNC) following the get together’s profitable 2024 election cycle.
Trump praised Whatley in a submit on Reality Social, calling him a “smart, tough lawyer” and citing the RNC’s election integrity efforts to problem sure rulings on how ballots have been collected and counted in the course of the newest cycle.
“Michael and Lara transformed the RNC into a lean, focused, and powerful machine that will empower the America First Agenda for many years to come,” the president-elect wrote, additionally praising his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, who served as co-chair of the committee. “I have asked Michael to return as Chairman of the RNC to continue to build our Party, and be a trusted partner as we Make America Great Again, and ensure Free and Fair Elections,” Trump added. “Republicans everywhere should support him as he continues his mission at the RNC.”
Whatley was elected RNC chair earlier this yr after Ronna McDaniel stepped down from the position. He beforehand served as chair of the North Carolina GOP and as normal counsel for the RNC.
The get together chair usually serves two-year phrases. However with Trump returning to the White Home, he’ll basically have his selection of who leads the RNC.
Lara Trump can also be amongst these within the combine to exchange Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) within the Senate if Rubio is confirmed as secretary of State.
