President-elect Donald Trump announced he’s asked Michael Whatley to stick around for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
He said Mr. Whatley “has done an outstanding and historic job” along with co-chair Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law, in heading the committee.
“He is a smart, tough lawyer who put together a completely unprecedented election integrity operation that protected the Vote all across America, and a get out the vote campaign that delivered the Votes we needed in every Battleground State,” Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social. “Michael and Lara transformed the RNC into a lean, focused, and powerful machine that will empower the America First Agenda for many years to come.”
This year, Mr. Whatley replaced Ronna McDaniel, who stepped down after many in the GOP called for her ouster.
“I have asked Michael to return as Chairman of the RNC to continue to build our Party, and be a trusted partner as we Make America Great Again, and ensure Free and Fair Elections,” Mr. Trump wrote. “Republicans everywhere should support him as he continues his mission at the RNC.”
The term length for the RNC chair is two years.
Meanwhile, Lara Trump is in the running to replace Florida Sen. Marco Rubio if he’s confirmed as secretary of state.
• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.
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