As Trump continues to remake RNC in his image, new memo outlines what that looks like
1 year ago

As Trump continues to remake RNC in his image, new memo outlines what that looks like

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As Trump continues to remake RNC in his image, new memo outlines what that looks like Enlarge this image toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP Mike Stewart/AP As former President Donald Trump reshapes the Republican National Committee into the party apparatus he wants, more changes are coming, according to the new chair of the organization. RNC Chair Michael Whatley sent a three-page memo to staff Thursday night emphasizing the organization's new and continued focus — voter turnout, creating a united front with the Trump campaign and election integrity. Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Wyke/AP Michael Wyke/AP Shortly after Whatley and Lara Trump, the former president's daughter-in-law who is serving as RNC co-chair, stepped into their roles, more than 60 people were fired, including senior staff in the political data and communications departments. Whatley also emphasized wanting to enhance RNC programs focusing on early voting, ballot harvesting where legal, absentee ballot and mail-in programs — including continuing the Bank Your Vote campaign, which encourages voters to mail in their ballots early even as Trump casts doubt on the trail about the legitimacy of mail-in voting.

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