Former President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and a key figure in the Republican National Committee (RNC), Lara Trump, has suggested that the RNC utilize its funds to cover the legal expenses of the ex-president.
Event Unfolds: Addressing a campaign event in North Charleston, South Carolina, Lara Trump proposed the party should cover the legal fees of Donald Trump, who is facing substantial legal challenges, as reported by AP on Thursday.
Lara Trump expressed that the idea would garner support from GOP voters who perceive the ongoing cases as political persecution.
“Absolutely. That’s why you see a GoFundMe get started, that’s why people are furious right now when they see the attacks against him they feel it’s an attack not just on Donald Trump but on this country,” she said.
Despite being the frontrunner in the GOP presidential primary, Donald Trump has not yet been officially named the Republican nominee. Nonetheless, he has publicly called for a change in the RNC’s leadership, recommending Lara Trump as co-chair, prompting concerns about the extent of Donald Trump’s influence on the party.
Lara Trump assured reporters that her appointment would enhance the trust of GOP voters in the RNC and emphasized that her loyalty lies with her father-in-law.
“Having someone like me in there I think will go a long way for people. I can assure you that my loyalty is to my father-in-law and I will make sure that every penny is used properly,” she said.
“It should be going to fight for Nov. 5 for the causes that we care about.”
She also outlined the party’s key objectives, including securing a Republican majority in the House and Senate and ensuring Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.
Despite her commitment to neutrality in primary contests, Lara Trump clarified that the RNC would support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president.
Implications: This proposal follows concerns raised by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who suggested that Donald Trump is seeking to influence the election results through his appointments at the RNC. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has also criticized Lara Trump’s appointment to a senior role at the RNC, describing it as an attempt to turn the Republican Party into a family business.
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