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Republican National Committee Chief Counsel Resigns Amid Tension

Michigan Republican Party's state party chair candidate Kristina Karamo speaks in Lansing

The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel, Charlie Spies, has resigned from his position just two months after accepting the role. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that Spies' departure was prompted by increasing tensions with RNC officials. His hiring had caused discontent among Donald Trump loyalists who perceived him as being at odds with the former president due to his previous work for Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, and Ron DeSantis.

RNC spokesperson Danielle Alvarez stated that Spies decided to step down due to 'potential time commitment conflicts.' She explained that Spies had discussions with RNC chief of staff Chris LaCivita about the challenges of balancing his role at the RNC with his existing commitments to his law firm practice.

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