The heightened concerns over the RNC’s latest financial problems are just the tipping point in a yearslong struggle between Trump and the committee.
Trump has asked allies and aides in the past why the RNC must remain neutral in the GOP presidential primary.
Trump had previously endorsed both Gruters and Whatley for officer positions at the RNC, but both lost their respective bids.
Still, two people familiar with Reed’s departure stressed that his move to the private sector was unrelated to the tensions between Trump and McDaniel.
Trump and the RNC need each otherDespite the broader tensions that are playing out both privately and publicly, the Trump campaign and the RNC have a lot to gain from each other.
Persons:
Donald Trump, Trump, Ronna McDaniel, McDaniel’s, McDaniel, Michael Whatley, Drew McKissick, Sen, Joe Gruters, Gruters, Whatley, — Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, What’s, Mike Reed, ”, —, “ They’ll, he’s, “ That’s, “
Organizations:
CNN, Republican National Committee, Republican, RNC, South Carolina, Trump, North Carolina Republican, South Carolina Republican, GOP, Victory, White
Locations:
Lago, Florida