Three reasons Trump wanted to reshape the RNC — and why it could backfire

Published March 8, 2024 11:13am ET



Former President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul the Republican National Committee will culminate Friday.

The RNC is meeting in Houston, where officials are expected to select North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley as chairman and Lara Trump as co-chairwoman. The former president also pushed for veteran operatives Chris LaCivita and James Blair to take on senior positions at the RNC.

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