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Is it a good idea for Donald Trump to push forward his daughter-in-law’s name as RNC co-chairman?
That’s a rhetorical question. It’s not a good idea for the presidential candidate expected to be the Republican nominee to put Lara Trump in the RNC co-chairman position. The nepotism is way too on the nose.
I have nothing against Lara Trump. I think she does a good job supporting Donald Trump and loyally gives interviews on Fox even on Trump’s worst days. She is articulate and can defend her position.
Trump chose Ronna McDaniel as RNC chairman when he became president. Trump credited her for his win in Michigan, as she was the chair of the Michigan Republican Party when he ran in 2015. Since then her performance at the top of the RNC has been criticized as Republicans continue to lose important elections. I’m not much of a fan of McDaniel but I think a lot of Republicans don’t understand the RNC’s role in elections.
Anyway, Ronna McDaniel announced she will not continue as RNC chair. Her decision is reported to have been made after a two-hour meeting with Trump. Trump, though he is not the incumbent, still acts as though he is in charge of the party. Never mind that it was his endorsements of some less-than-good Republican candidates that led to Republican defeats since 2018.
All Trump cares about is loyalty. Sorry. Not sorry. Loyalty over qualifications in many cases. This move will be perceived as more of the same.
