Former President Donald Trump hinted that Ronna McDaniel should vacate her position as Republican National Committee chair, as the organization reported its lowest fundraising total in a decade entering a presidential election year. In response to this, it appears that he has changed direction from his previous support.
The 77-year-old Republican front-runner was questioned Monday. newsmax Whether McDaniel, 50, should resign after the Republican Party’s poor performance in three consecutive election cycles.
President Trump responded, “I think she knows that, and I think she understands that.” “As far as I’m concerned, almost 100 percent of the Republicans I support win. In the midterm elections, I won 222 races out of 253.”
McDaniel is facing calls for his resignation from some of Trump’s most ardent supporters, including biotech entrepreneur and former 2024 Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with McDaniel’s management after Republicans narrowly retaken the House and lost their Senate seats in the 2022 midterm elections, President Trump last year He unofficially supported his bid for re-election to a fourth two-year term.
In an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Features” last weekend, President Trump suggested that “there will probably be some changes” at the RNC soon.
“I think she did great when she ran for me at Michigan State.” [in 2016]. I think she did well at the RNC initially,” the 45th president told host Maria Bartiromo.
The RNC had just $8 million in cash on hand as of Dec. 31, the lowest amount since the end of 2014, when it had just over $5 million in cash, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
In contrast, the Trump campaign ended 2023 with $42 million in cash on hand.
When asked about the Republican Party’s funding problems, Trump distanced himself from McDaniel and said, “I have a lot of money.”
“With the money they get, people aren’t paying attention to the RNC,” he said. “They want change. I – please understand, I have no connection to his RNC. I’m not — I’m separated.”
Trump then hopped on Truth Social on Monday night reportedly After meeting with McDaniel at his Mar-a-Lago residence and calling her a “friend,” he again hinted at the possibility of seeking a change in the RNC leadership.
“I’ll make a decision the next day.” [Feb. 24] Please share with South Carolina Primary my recommendations for the growth of the RNC,” President Trump wrote.
The RNC did not respond to a Post investigation regarding Trump’s comments and 2023 funding.
Meanwhile, RNC Chief of Staff Mike Reid announced to his colleagues on Tuesday that he is stepping down from the role he has held since February 2022.
In an email obtained by the Post, Ms. Reed announced she was leaving to focus on her “growing family,” which “needs and deserves my attention.”
“We know the timing of this news comes as there are many rumors swirling in the press and we are preparing to merge with the presumptive nominee. The RNC is incredible. I assure you that we are in a stronger position than ever before,” wrote Reid, who has been with the RNC since early 2017.
“We always know there will be some changes once a candidate is chosen, and we welcome that,” he added. “Chairman McDaniel has had great conversations with President Trump over the past few days and weeks. She will continue to lead this organization to ensure a smooth merger if he becomes the nominee.” Let’s go.”
“Mike Reed has been a calm and steady chief of staff in the chaotic world of Washington, D.C. and the RNC,” 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.”
