Recent job interviews at the Republican National Committee (RNC) have included questions about whether candidates believe the 2020 election was stolen, according to sources familiar with the process. This line of questioning, reportedly used as a hiring litmus test, has emerged as the Trump campaign and RNC operations have become more closely intertwined.
The focus on election fraud, particularly in relation to the 2020 election, has intensified under the leadership of former President Donald Trump and the newly-elected RNC officials. Despite Trump's claims of widespread fraud, there is no evidence to support such allegations.
Candidates with experience in battleground states or areas where fraud claims were prominent have been asked about their work history and views on election processes. The RNC has emphasized the importance of hiring staff with practical insights into election dynamics.
Prospective hires have been encouraged to relocate to West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump's campaign activities are centered. Trump's continued assertions of election fraud and his belief that President Joe Biden illegitimately won the election have influenced the hiring practices at the RNC.
Former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's relationship with Trump soured over disagreements on handling fraud claims. Following the endorsement of Trump-backed candidates, Michael Whatley and Lara Trump assumed leadership roles within the RNC.
Trump's advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, have also taken on key positions within the RNC, aligning their roles with Trump's 2024 campaign. The symbiotic relationship between the campaign and the RNC signals a unified approach to future political endeavors.
While acknowledging concerns about election security, McDaniel affirmed that Biden won the 2020 election fairly. Her departure from NBC News as a political analyst followed controversy over her stance on the election results and media attacks.
The evolving dynamics between the Trump campaign and the RNC underscore the ongoing influence of Trump's narrative on election integrity within the Republican Party.
