The new Republican National Committee (RNC) leadership, appointed by former President Donald Trump, fired around 60 employees shortly after assuming control on Monday, sources revealed anonymously to the Washington Post.
The dismissals reportedly affected data, political, and communications staff, with notifications delivered by senior Trump adviser Chris LaCivita at the RNC’s headquarters. LaCivita, long discontent with the RNC staff, meticulously planned these changes after studying the organization’s operations.
The RNC’s new leaders, including Chair Michael Whatley and Co-Chair Lara Trump, Trump’s daughter-in-law, were installed last Friday, with LaCivita assuming the role of chief of staff. Whatley affirmed the RNC’s alignment with Trump’s 2024 campaign, emphasizing collaboration in the anticipated rematch against President Biden.
Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA responded on X to the news of the firings, where he posted: “Bloodbath at the RNC is underway. 60+ firings just today. This is excellent. The anti-Trump sleeper cells all have to go. The RNC is getting ready to win.”
Bloodbath at the RNC is underway. 60+ firings just today.
This is excellent. The anti-Trump sleeper cells all have to go.
The RNC is getting ready to win.
🇺🇸
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) March 11, 2024
Facing a challenging election year, the RNC grapples with financial constraints, reporting a meager $8.7 million cash on hand in January compared to the Democratic National Committee’s $24 million. Lara Trump stressed the imperative to boost fundraising efforts, acknowledging the need for substantial resources.
🚨BREAKING: "Donald Trump’s new leadership team over at the RNC began cutting dozens of staffers from their positions. It appears a major shakeup now underway at the RNC following Lara Trump’s recent ascension to RNC co-chair" pic.twitter.com/EjL7mc8fAw
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 11, 2024
“We have to raise a lot of money,” Lara Trump said Friday.
The leadership transition also saw Ronna McDaniel replaced by Whatley as RNC chair, signaling Trump’s shifting alliances within the party. While the financial impact of the firings remains uncertain, they mark a significant overhaul under the RNC’s new direction.
