Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Committee, under new leadership selected by former President Donald Trump, has reportedly begun a wave of dismissals within the organization. Approximately 60 employees were informed that they were no longer part of the committee, with data, political, and communications staff being among those affected.
The changes were initiated by Chris LaCivita, a senior advisor to Trump, who had been critical of the RNC staff for quite some time. LaCivita, who had carefully analyzed the committee’s payroll and employees in the weeks leading up to the decision, took action at the RNC headquarters in Capitol Hill on Monday. The news of the firings was first reported by Politico.
Following a recent vote, the RNC welcomed new leaders, including Michael Whatley as chair and Lara Trump as co-chair. Whatley, in a public statement, emphasized the committee’s commitment to supporting President Trump’s upcoming campaign, anticipating a rematch against President Biden.
The RNC’s financial situation has raised concerns, with recent campaign finance reports revealing a significantly lower cash reserve compared to the Democratic National Committee. Lara Trump stressed the importance of fundraising efforts during a speech, acknowledging the need to raise substantial funds in preparation for the upcoming election.
As the RNC experiences a leadership transition, the impact of these staffing changes on the organization’s financial standing remains uncertain. Whatley, who succeeded Ronna McDaniel as RNC chair, assumed the role with the support of Trump after McDaniel offered to step down earlier in the year.
The new leadership team’s actions are indicative of a broader effort within the Republican Party to close the fundraising gap with Biden and his associated groups. The implications of these changes on the RNC’s operational and financial strategies are yet to be fully realized.