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The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore

Trump endorses daughter-in-law for RNC role as he tightens grip on party

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Lara Trump at CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland, on 3 March 2023. Photograph: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Donald Trump moved to tighten his grip on the Republican party, announcing a slate of endorsements, including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, for leadership positions within the Republican National Committee.

The approach of turbulence within the RNC – which helps organize the party and its elections – has been apparent since last week, when its chair, Ronna McDaniel, who has held the position since 2017, told the former US president that she would be stepping down.

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