Trump campaign backs loyalists over anti-abortion activists for RNC positions

Published July 3, 2024 11:28am ET



Former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign backed loyalists for Republican National Committee positions while blocking two hard-line anti-abortion activists.

The move reflects the campaign’s concerns over abortion in November, an issue that tends to favor Democrats in popularity on the national stage. Several members of the RNC revealed the blocking of South Carolina convention delegates LaDonna Ryggs and Chad Connelly for the platform committee to Politico.

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