Former President expresses dissatisfaction with Ronna McDaniel’s leadership
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to make changes at the Republican National Committee (RNC) following the South Carolina GOP presidential primary on February 24. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump referred to Ronna McDaniel, the current head of the RNC, as a “friend” but expressed his dissatisfaction with her performance.
Trump praised McDaniel’s previous role as chair of the Michigan GOP, stating that she “did great” when she ran Michigan for him. However, he indicated that changes would be made to the RNC’s leadership, suggesting that McDaniel’s tenure may soon come to an end.
McDaniel, who has served as the head of the RNC since 2016, is the longest-serving chair in modern history. While she has won re-election multiple times, she has faced criticism from far-right detractors who believe she is too closely aligned with the party’s establishment wing.
One area of concern for the RNC is its fundraising efforts. The party ended 2023 with only $8 million in cash on hand, significantly less than the Democratic National Committee. However, the RNC did manage to raise $12 million in January, its best monthly fundraising performance in the 2024 election cycle.
Trump has been particularly displeased with McDaniel and the RNC’s handling of GOP presidential primary debates, which he chose to skip. As the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Trump’s opinions carry significant weight within the party.
When McDaniel won re-election last year, she stated that it would be her final term as the head of the national party committee. Now, it seems that her position may be in jeopardy as Trump prepares to make his recommendations for RNC growth after the South Carolina primary. The outcome of this decision could have far-reaching implications for the future of the Republican Party.
