Montgomery, Alabama – Former President Donald Trump made a notable appearance at the Alabama Republican Party’s 2023 Summer meeting at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel on August 4. During the event, Chairman Michael Whatley shared a three-page memo with Republican National Committee members, disclosing details about the RNC’s merger with the Trump campaign.
The memo, issued shortly after Trump secured the GOP nomination and his handpicked team assumed leadership, emphasized the united front formed by the RNC and the Trump campaign. Whatley highlighted key priorities, emphasizing a focus on addressing claims of election fraud and ensuring election integrity.
In his memo, Whatley announced the election of himself and Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law, as the incoming chair and co-chair. The memo also detailed plans to challenge voter identification and signature verification rules implemented during the 2020 election cycle.
Furthermore, the memo outlined the hiring of new lawyers to concentrate on election fraud claims and the retention of community centers and the Bank Your Vote program. Whatley emphasized the RNC’s commitment to organizing in non-traditionally Republican communities to spotlight criticisms of the Biden administration.
Additionally, Whatley revealed that the RNC had finalized a joint fundraising agreement with the Trump campaign and appointed a data liaison to collaborate with other Republican committees and state parties. The memo underscored the organization’s dedication to utilizing resources effectively to secure victories in House, Senate, and Presidential elections.
Looking ahead, Whatley and Lara Trump acknowledged the challenges ahead and reiterated the importance of channeling resources towards achieving electoral success. The memo reflects a strategic approach by the RNC and the Trump campaign in collaboration towards winning key political contests.
Contributions to this report were made by various CNN journalists, including Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Kristen Holmes, and Marshall Cohen.