Former president Donald Trump took charge of the Republican National Committee this week, making significant changes to the party’s leadership. The shake-up has left many out of work and raised concerns regarding the party’s future support for down-ballot candidates.
Under Trump’s direction, the senior leadership of the RNC has been completely replaced or reassigned, while dozens of lower-ranking officials, including state directors, have either been fired or told to reapply for their jobs. The party is also closing or redirecting its network of community outreach centers and shifting its focus from early voting to expanding outreach to less likely Trump voters.
The new leadership, led by campaign adviser Chris LaCivita, aims to create a leaner and more aggressive operation with greater political experience. LaCivita emphasized that the RNC is as much a part of the Trump campaign as the Trump campaign is a part of the RNC. This collaboration is crucial in a campaign that is expected to be unprecedented in history.
The changes at the RNC include the replacement of the political director, lead data officer, and communications director. The chief of staff and top counsel voluntarily left before LaCivita’s takeover. Charlie Spies, a highly experienced GOP lawyer who previously worked for super PACs supporting Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush, will serve as the new chief counsel.
Another notable addition to the RNC is Christina Bobb, a former OAN reporter known for espousing false claims regarding the 2020 election. Bobb will serve as senior counsel for election integrity. Her appointment has raised concerns among some Trump allies.
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