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Ronna McDaniel Announces Resignation As RNC Chair

Ronna McDaniel has announced her resignation as chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), according to multiple reports.

McDaniel became RNC chair in 2017 with support from former President Donald Trump, but her leadership has been criticized following a string of Republican election losses. McDaniel said Monday. get off March 8th. (Related: Trump expresses support for RNC chairman)

“I have decided to sit out Spring Training in Houston on March 8th to allow the candidates to choose the chair of their choice,” McDaniel said. I have written said in a statement reported by NBC News. “Historically, the RNC has changed as candidates have been chosen, and it was my intention to honor that tradition.”

McDaniel reportedly announced on February 6 that he intended to retire at some point in the future.

During McDaniel's time as chairman, the RNC launched a program known as “Bank Your Vote” to ensure Republican voters cast their votes early in the election cycle. She was also active in litigation and efforts to ensure election integrity amid skepticism about election laws in Democratic-run states.

On February 12, two weeks before McDaniel's announcement, Trump endorsed North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley as his successor as RNC chair and his daughter-in-law Lara Trump as co-chair. . In her speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, Lara Trump signaled her intention to continue early voting efforts and election integrity during her term as co-chair. (Related article: Lara Trump talks about what she will do to CPAC as RNC co-chair)

“My proudest accomplishments include ousting Nancy Pelosi, winning the 2022 popular vote, creating the Office of Election Integrity, building the committee's first small-dollar grassroots donor program, and organizing the Republican Party to Win.” This includes strengthening state parties through growth programs and expanding the party, including minority outreach efforts at community centers and the launch of Bank Your Vote to get Republicans to commit to early voting. We're doing it,” McDaniel said.

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