The Republican National Committee (RNC) is making headlines as it hires new lawyers to focus on election fraud, a topic that former President Donald Trump has been particularly focused on since his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump has appointed Christina Bopp, a known election denier who previously worked for Trump and the far-right One American Network, as senior counsel for election integrity.
Trump and his supporters continue to assert that he decisively won the election against Joe Biden, claiming that the American people overwhelmingly chose Trump and that Democrats are attempting to steal the election. They point to instances where Republican-leaning counties and precincts voted for Trump, yet the overall state results favored Biden, suggesting potential foul play.
Recent developments indicate Trump's increasing influence within the RNC, with reports of numerous staff layoffs as he solidifies his control over the organization. Michael Whatley, Trump's preferred candidate, has been elected as the chair of the RNC, further demonstrating Trump's sway over the party. Additionally, Lara Trump, Trump's daughter-in-law, has been appointed as co-chair and has suggested that Republican voters are willing to support Trump's legal expenses.
