Former President Donald Trump‘s proposed changes to install three allies into leadership roles at the Republican National Committee has led to some consternation that the organization will become a front to pay off Trump’s extensive legal fees.
The former president endorsed North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley to replace Ronna McDaniel as chair of the RNC.
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He also tapped two members of his inner circle into high-level RNC roles: daughter-in-law Lara Trump, his as RNC co-chairwoman and co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita for committee chief operating officer.
While some committee members are unconcerned by the criticism that Trump could entice the RNC to cover his legal fees, other Republicans stressed that the changes do little to tamp down fears that the RNC is a Trump Organization by another name that could distract
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