In a stunning development, Rona Romney McDaniel, chairwoman of the embattled Republican National Committee, is set to resign from her position after the February 24 South Carolina Republican primary, as reported by The New York Times.
This news comes after Donald Trump met with Ronna McDaniel at the Mar-a-Lago resort after predicting the upcoming “changes” within the Republican National Committee.
Following the meeting, President Donald Trump announced plans to make recommendations for party growth after the upcoming South Carolina Republican primary.
Trump's post-meeting statements on Truth Social were vague regarding McDaniel's future, promising to make a decision on the direction of the Republican National Committee after the South Carolina primary.
Trump wrote:
“Things are looking great in the 2024 presidential race against con-man Joe Biden. We have leads, in many cases, on almost every live survey. It looks like the primaries are over, but I'm going to South Carolina next week to take out a very unpopular candidate. And on Thursday, I'll be heading to Nevada for the Nevada Caucus, where there are 26 delegates – and hopefully we'll get most of them. In my successful run in 2016, Michigan was a real success, the first time in decades that a Republican won, and it was headed by my friend Ronna McDaniel. Ronna is now Chair of the Republican National Committee, and I will make a decision the day after the South Carolina primary regarding my recommendations for the growth of the Republican National Committee.
BREAKING: RNC Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel will resign after South Carolina's Republican primary on February 24, the New York Times reports.
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According to two sources familiar with the matter, Ronna McDaniel informed President Trump of her intention to resign from her position shortly after the February 24 South Carolina primary.
According to the New York Times, Trump is said to favor Michael Whatley, the current chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP), to fill the leadership vacuum.
Last month, Donald Trump expressed his support for Michael Whatley for the role of co-chair of the Republican National Committee, giving him his “full and complete endorsement” in a message to his followers.
Trump wrote in an email:
“North Carolina Republican Chairman Michael Whatley is running to become co-chair of the Republican National Committee next week in California.
In addition to leading North Carolina to tremendous success in recent elections, including the victory of Senator Ted Budd, he helped turn North Carolina, with my help of course, red. Mike
MAGA all the way!
He's been with me and real Republicans all the way, helped America First candidates win elections, and will be a great co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Michael Whatley has my full and complete endorsement. To victory in 2024!
Since Ronna Romney McDaniel assumed leadership of the Republican Party in 2017, the party's grip on power appears to have loosened. Under her watch, Republicans experienced a series of electoral setbacks, losing eight gubernatorial races, three Senate seats, 19 House seats, and a presidential race.
The Gateway Pundit reported Saturday that the RNC is looking to open a line of credit to help pay bills and make up for recent dismal fundraising levels.
It can be recalled that donations to the weak Republican Party reached their lowest levels in 8 years under Ronna McDaniel.
North Carolina's 13th District Commission expresses intolerance for “frivolous spending” coupled with “poor performance.”
An in-depth investigation by RedState has uncovered disturbing details about the spending habits of the Republican National Committee (RNC) under Chair Ronna McDaniel, highlighting a troubling pattern of spending on non-essential items.
This report comes more than a year after the initial revelation that millions of donor funds were allocated to luxury goods and upscale entertainment.
The latest financial audit, drawn from Federal Election Commission (FEC) records, compares the Democratic National Committee's (RNC) spending to that of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) from October 20, 2022, to November 30, 2023. The results show a stark contrast in financial performance. Priorities between the two parties.
Here's a breakdown of the spending categories between the RNC and DNC:
Flower arrangements:
- RNC: $70,328.00
- DNC: $795
Consultants:
- RNC: $1,078,279.47
- DNC: $114,000
Office supplies:
- RNC: $297,717.64
- DNC: $45,005
Limousines:
- RNC: $263,127.25
- DNC: 7000 dollars
Voter file maintenance:
- RNC: $39,233.50
- DNC: $235,865.88
GOTV scripts:
- RNC: $86,019
- DNC: $1,676,923.29
State expenditures:
- RNC: 13,800,200 dollars
- DNC: 23,835,437 dollars
The organization has outspent the Democratic National Committee in areas such as flower arrangements, consultants, office supplies, and limousines.
The DNC has directed significantly more money to key areas such as voter file maintenance, GOTV (Get Out The Vote) text messaging campaigns, and state party support, which are traditionally vital to election success.
Mike Reed, chief of staff of the Republican National Committee, is also scheduled to resign from his position later this month, Politico reports.
Reid, who has held the position since January 2022, announced his decision to step down in an email, citing the need to devote more time to his extended family as the primary reason for his departure.
This is a developing story. We will update this article as soon as additional details become available.
