RNC chief of staff exiting amid Trump tensions

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chief of Staff Mike Reed told colleagues on Tuesday that he would serve his final month in public service before transitioning to the private sector.

“About a year ago, I informed the chairman that I needed to step down for various personal reasons and that I would continue to serve as chief of staff until the 2024 Winter Meetings,” Reid told RNC staff, according to a person familiar with the matter. We agreed.” On that matter.

“I have a growing family that needs and deserves my attention, and I don’t want to serve as chief of staff for the rest of the year unless I can give 100% of myself to it,” he added. Ta. origin. “Although I have accepted a position in the private sector and will not be working in politics this term, I will continue to passionately advocate for candidates from the outside and support this building in any way I can.”

News of Reid’s departure First reported by Politico, noted his move to Cornerstone Government Affairs. The news organization reported that he was preparing to leave the RNC last year, citing two people familiar with the matter.

“Mike Reid has been a calm and steady chief of staff in the chaotic world of Washington, D.C. and the RNC,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement. “While I will miss having Mike guide me and my staff, I am very happy and excited for his next adventure and getting to spend more time with his wife Alice and their beautiful children.” doing.”

As both parties prepare for a volatile presidential election, former President Trump recently made comments that hint at a possible realignment within the RNC. President Trump appointed McDaniel as RNC chairman after his 2016 victory.

But in comments over the weekend, he modestly praised the RNC chairman.

“I think she did great when she ran Michigan for me. I think she did well at the RNC at first,” Trump told “Sunday Morning Futures” anchor Maria Bartiromo. Told. “At this point, I think there will probably be some changes made.”

But in an email to colleagues, Reid suggested the committee was already preparing changes.

“We understand that this news comes at a time when there are many rumors swirling in the press, and we are preparing to integrate with our presumptive candidates,” he said. Ta. “I can assure you, the RNC is in an incredibly strong position.”

“We always knew there would be some changes once we had a nominee, and we welcomed that. Chairman McDaniel has had great conversations with President Trump in recent days and weeks. I have done so,” he added. “If he is the nominee, she will continue to lead the organization to ensure a smooth merger.”