The head of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel, is set to step down from her position next month following former President Trump's endorsement of new leadership for the party. Trump's influence on the Republican Party has been evident as he pushes for the installation of two loyal supporters as the next leaders of the RNC.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley has urged Republicans to resist Trump's efforts to appoint North Carolina Chair Michael Watley and Laura Trump, his daughter-in-law, as the new RNC leaders. Haley expressed concerns over the timing of these appointments before the primary elections are concluded, viewing it as a move by Trump to exert control over the party.
McDaniel, who has been the RNC chairwoman since 2017, announced her upcoming departure, citing the tradition of leadership changes once a nominee is selected. Her resignation comes amidst worries about the party's readiness for the upcoming general election, with fundraising reports showing a significant cash deficit compared to the DNC.
Trump has criticized McDaniel for the financial challenges faced by the RNC, indicating that changes are likely to be made. While Trump leads the Republican primary race, he has yet to secure the necessary delegates for the nomination, despite recent gains in South Carolina.
Nikki Haley, despite receiving fewer delegates than Trump, has vowed to continue her presidential campaign at least until Super Tuesday. However, she faces a setback as the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, supported by the Koch Brothers, has announced a halt in donations to her campaign.
