In recent audio recordings obtained by K-File, it appears that former President Donald Trump may be directing his attention towards a potential replacement for the current chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Ronna McDaniel. According to the audio, Trump was reportedly dissatisfied with McDaniel's perceived lack of support for his claims of voter fraud following the 2020 election. As a result, he is now considering the chairman of North Carolina's Republican Party as a potential candidate.
The chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party has made controversial statements regarding alleged election fraud. He claimed that there was 'massive fraud' in cities such as Milwaukee, Detroit, and Philadelphia during the presidential race. However, it's important to note that there is no substantive evidence supporting these claims. Trump's legal challenges to the election results were unsuccessful, losing more than 60 cases filed.
During the weeks following the 2020 election, Trump repeatedly propagated false information about election fraud. His baseless claims alleged widespread fraudulent activities, particularly in Democratic-run cities. The Republican Party chairman in question also made unfounded claims, such as alleging that Republican poll watchers were prevented from observing the vote-counting process. These claims have been debunked by numerous court cases and recount efforts, which found no evidence of significant voter fraud.
Furthermore, the report reveals that the North Carolina chairman backtracked on some of his comments concerning the events of January 6th, specifically the Capitol riot. Shortly after the riot, he issued a tweet related to the incident, but subsequently deleted it. In a later interview on local radio, he suggested that those responsible for the riot were not necessarily Republican voters, indicating a distancing from responsibility for the actions of Trump supporters. When questioned regarding these statements, the chairman did not respond directly.
While the chairman did provide a statement expressing a belief in the need for safeguards to prevent voter fraud, he did not directly address the specific concerns raised in the audio recordings.
As this story continues to develop, it will be interesting to observe how Trump's potential choice for the RNC chairmanship progresses. The audio recordings shed light on Trump's dissatisfaction with the current chairwoman, as well as the North Carolina chairman's controversial statements on election fraud and his subsequent backtracking on comments regarding the Capitol riot. With Trump's involvement in the selection process, it remains to be seen what this could mean for the future direction of the party and the RNC.