An organization focused on electing Republicans to state attorney general positions has announced the return of a former executive director who resigned following the events of the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. The Republican Attorneys General Association revealed that Adam Piper will be rejoining the organization in his previous role, which he held from 2018 until early 2021.
Piper's resignation came after the Rule of Law Defense Fund, a fundraising arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association, issued a robocall urging supporters to participate in an event known as the March to Save America and proceed to the Capitol to 'fight to protect the integrity of our elections.' The gathering ultimately led to a breach of the Capitol by supporters of then-President Trump. Notably, the robocall did not explicitly call for violence or the storming of the building where lawmakers were certifying the 2020 presidential election results.
During Piper's previous tenure, Republicans successfully secured two attorney general seats in 2019 and managed to retain all positions in 2020. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who serves as the chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, expressed confidence in Piper's capabilities, stating that his experience will be instrumental in maintaining the Virginia attorney general seat this year and achieving further progress in 2026.
Piper brings a wealth of experience in South Carolina politics to his role. State attorneys general play a crucial role as the top legal representatives in their respective states, often overseeing prosecution efforts. In recent years, these officials have increasingly engaged in challenging federal policies, particularly when the opposing party holds the presidency.
