{"id":2195534,"date":"2024-03-09T17:25:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T22:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-whatley-lara-trump-elected-to-lead-rnc\/"},"modified":"2024-03-09T17:29:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T22:29:03","slug":"michael-whatley-lara-trump-elected-to-lead-rnc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-whatley-lara-trump-elected-to-lead-rnc\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Whatley and Lara Trump chosen as RNC leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichael-whatley-lara-trump-elected-to-lead-rnc%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2195534&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President Donald \u2062Trump&#8217;s Influence on the Republican National Committee<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant move, former President Donald Trump solidified his control over the Republican National Committee (RNC) \u2064as his preferred candidates for leadership positions were unanimously elected.<\/p>\n<p>The RNC recently held\u200c meetings in Houston to vote on the chair and co-chair positions, following Ronna McDaniel&#8217;s decision to step down as RNC \u200cchairwoman.\u200d After reports of McDaniel&#8217;s departure circulated, prompted by Trump&#8217;s request for her resignation, the former president endorsed Michael Whatley for chair and his daughter-in-law\u2062 Lara\u200d Trump for co-chair. Both candidates were elected through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-senate-chamber-erupts-in-cheers-after-passing-sen-pauls-amendment-to-ban-funding-chinese-gain-of-function-research\/\" title=\"WATCH: Senate Chamber Erupts In Cheers After Passing Sen. Paul\u2019s Amendment To Ban Funding Chinese Gain-Of-Function Research\">unanimous voice vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;President Trump deserves to have the team he wants in place at the RNC,&#8221; stated McDaniel tearfully as she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-incoming-congresswoman-announces-objection-to-electoral-college-votes\/\" title=\"Another Incoming Congresswoman Announces Objection To Electoral College Votes\">officially announced<\/a> her resignation. She emphasized her commitment to supporting Trump&#8217;s \u2064re-election\u200d and urged others to join her in backing the president.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ronna McDaniel officially resigns as RNC chair. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/49mX3kumAp\">pic.twitter.com\/49mX3kumAp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CSPAN (@cspan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cspan\/status\/1766156406221054289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>McDaniel was initially chosen by Trump to lead the RNC after \u2062his victory in the \u20622016 election. However, criticism of her leadership grew following the Republican Party&#8217;s disappointing performance in the 2022 midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p>Whatley, the current chair of the North\u200d Carolina \u2062GOP, \u2062addressed the audience after assuming the role of RNC chair and looked ahead to the upcoming 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In less than eight months, we will determine the fate of not only the United States but the entire world,&#8221; Whatley declared. He emphasized the RNC&#8217;s crucial role \u200din tirelessly working to elect Donald J. Trump\u2062 as the 47th president of the United States, flipping\u2062 the Senate, and expanding the majority in the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Michael Whatley is elected RNC chair. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xplqmXcM0s\">pic.twitter.com\/xplqmXcM0s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CSPAN (@cspan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cspan\/status\/1766158439322128737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Whatley brings extensive experience to his new\u2064 role, having served as the Republican state\u200c party leader in North Carolina since 2019. He also holds the position of general\u200d counsel for the RNC and has previously \u200dworked in the George W. Bush administration and\u200b as chief of staff for former \u200cSen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Additionally, he provided counsel \u2062to the 2000 Bush-Cheney campaign and the Trump-Pence transition team.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\"><b>CLICK HERE TO GET THE\u2064 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lara Trump, wife of\u200b Trump&#8217;s son Eric, emphasized the importance of fundraising in her remarks after being elected\u200b as co-chair. She proudly displayed a\u2062 $100,000 check recently received by the RNC, highlighting the organization&#8217;s commitment to allocating every dollar\u200b towards the goal of \u2063winning.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Lara Trump expressed that GOP voters \u200bare\u2064 keen\u2062 on using RNC funds to assist in covering her father-in-law&#8217;s \u2063legal expenses. She attributed this interest to the perception that the attacks against \u2062Trump are not only directed at him but also at the country itself.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why was McDaniel blamed for the lackluster\u200b results in\u200c the 2022 midterm elections?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Idterm elections, where they lost \u200dcontrol of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Many within\u200b the party\u200b blamed McDaniel for \u200bthe lackluster results and called for a change \u200bin leadership.<\/p>\n<p>With Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Whatley and Lara\u2062 Trump, it is evident that he aims to maintain his \u200binfluence over the RNC and ensure that his preferred candidates are in \u200bkey positions of power. This move solidifies his\u200c control over the party and further cements his status as the de \u2064facto leader of the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s influence on the RNC can be seen \u2062not only in his choice of candidates but also in the overall direction and messaging of the party. Throughout his \u200dpresidency, Trump was known for his divisive\u2064 rhetoric and embrace of populist policies. These themes have become\u200b increasingly prominent within the Republican \u2064Party, with many candidates aligning\u200c themselves with Trump&#8217;s\u200b positions on \u200cissues such as immigration, trade,\u2062 and social conservatism.<\/p>\n<p>This shift in the party&#8217;s platform can be attributed to Trump&#8217;s \u2062ability to connect \u2064with the base of the party \u2063and his appeal\u200c to conservative voters who feel disenfranchised\u200d by the political establishment. By endorsing \u2063candidates who share his vision and values, Trump is \u200censuring that\u2062 his influence \u200bcontinues to \u200bshape the RNC&#8217;s agenda.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are those within the party who worry \u200dthat \u200dTrump&#8217;s control over the RNC may hinder the party&#8217;s ability to broaden its appeal and attract more moderate voters. Some argue that \u2063his divisive \u2063rhetoric and controversial\u2064 policies may alienate key voting blocs, such as suburban women and minorities, causing \u200dthe party to lose elections in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these concerns, \u2064Trump&#8217;s influence over the RNC remains strong. His ability to \u2064rally the base and maintain a fervent following has given him significant sway within the party. It is likely that his dominance will continue\u200c as long as his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-plans-to-debate-biden-ahead-of-2024-election-but-biden-hasnt-committed\/\" title=\"Trump intends to debate Biden before 2024 election, but Biden remains undecided.\">supporters remain loyal<\/a> and his preferred candidates continue to\u200d be elected to key positions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former President Donald \u200bTrump&#8217;s influence on the Republican National Committee is undeniable. His endorsement of candidates for leadership positions solidifies\u200d his control over \u2064the party and ensures that his vision\u200c and values continue \u2064to shape its agenda. While some may question the\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-suggests-pregnant-women-vaccinated-for-covid-19-may-pass-on-antibodies-to-infants\/\" title=\"Study Suggests Pregnant Women Vaccinated For COVID-19 May Pass On Antibodies To Infants\">long-term effects<\/a> of Trump&#8217;s influence, there \u200dis no denying the impact he has had on the RNC and the Republican Party\u200c as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After Ronna McDaniel&#8217;s resignation, Donald Trump&#8217;s chosen candidates for the Republican National Committee&#8217;s leadership roles were unanimously elected, solidifying his control over the party. The RNC held meetings in Houston to vote on the chair and co-chair positions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2195535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2001177814-scaled-e1709924086350.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2195534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2001177814-scaled-e1709924086350.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2195534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2195534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2195534\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2195535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2195534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2195534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2195534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}