The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel, Charlie Spies, has resigned from his position just two months after accepting the role. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that Spies' departure was prompted by increasing tensions with RNC officials. His hiring had caused discontent among Donald Trump loyalists who perceived him as being at odds with the former president due to his previous work for Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, and Ron DeSantis.
RNC spokesperson Danielle Alvarez stated that Spies decided to step down due to 'potential time commitment conflicts.' She explained that Spies had discussions with RNC chief of staff Chris LaCivita about the challenges of balancing his role at the RNC with his existing commitments to his law firm practice.
In response to his resignation, Spies mentioned that working full-time at the RNC did not align with his law firm client obligations. However, he expressed his continued dedication to supporting President Trump and Republicans in the upcoming November elections.
Spies was appointed to the RNC in March following the election of new RNC Chairman Michael Whatley. His hiring was part of a strategic move to address election integrity issues proactively rather than reactively, as highlighted by LaCivita in a previous statement.
While Trump initially approved of Spies' hiring, reports indicate that the former president became displeased after his allies highlighted instances where Spies had criticized the unfounded claims of election fraud in the 2020 election.
