The fragile alliance between the former President Trump
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Trump has taken legal action and made public calls over the past week to try to divert campaign donations from the committees charged with electing Republicans into his own political war chest.
And he has vowed to oust GOP lawmakers who backed his impeachment, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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At the same time, Trump devised a strategy this week with National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Rick Scott (R-Fla.) At his private Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach. He also offered wholehearted approval to nearly half a dozen Republicans seeking re-election to the Senate, potentially avoiding the primary challengers.
Trump has said he is committed to helping Republicans regain majorities in the House and Senate, even if his actions sometimes seem to work against that goal.
Republicans say it will be a delicate dance with the shrewd former president as the 2022 election cycle heats up, an acknowledgment that the party will need the enthusiasm and loyalty Trump is evoking among grassroots voters to regain control of Congress.
“Trump is going to do what he wants to do and he is going to engage in primaries and it is a wasted effort to try to convince him otherwise,” said an insider from the Republican National Committee (RNC). Trump has all the cards here. He has the support of the people and he has the support of most of the major donors. So yes, it would be nice if we could all get along and fly together, but there are a few people in the House and the Senate that he has the right to do. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s done more for the Republican Party than anyone else and he deserves respect. “
A Senate campaign source said Scott, a Florida senator with presidential ambitions, was in Mar-a-Lago Thursday night to update Trump on the NRSC’s plans for the cycle and how they can work with him to bring the majority win back.
A Trump world source said they were discussing the approval of some incumbents as well as the recruitment of candidates for various open seats. Trump has already publicly endorsed GOP Sens. John Boozman
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However, Team Trump’s source said the former president refused to back down from his promise to travel to Alaska to campaign against Murkowski, the only GOP senator to run for re-election in 2022 who voted to condemn him in his second impeachment trial.
Also looming in 2022: Trump’s relationship with Senate Minority Leader soured Mitch McConnell
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“There is tension, especially with some of the incumbents in the House and Senate who were in favor of impeachment, so the GOP committee chairmen will have to decide whether to stick with the incumbents or stand behind Trump,” one said. former Trump government official. When it comes down to it, I expect them to side with the president. That’s just the reality of where the party is. “
In the House, Trump has backed former White House aide Max Miller, who is challenging Rep. Anthony GonzalezAnthony Gonzalez Spits at Trump-GOP Rifts Trump Urges Herschel Walker to Run for Senate in Georgia Gulf of Senate Retirements Puts GOP Ranks on Defense MORE (Ohio), one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach.
Trump adviser Jason Miller warned Friday that there will be dire consequences if the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) or another outside group intervenes to oppose Trump’s sanctioned candidates.
“If the NRCC or the commission were to really come out strong to attack Max … No. 1, then President Trump will be involved in a huge way,” Miller said. Steve Bannon
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“If President Trump endorses someone … and when the commission starts attacking them, there will be major problems.”
Trump has good relations with the heads of the GOP campaign committees: RNC chairman Ronna McDaniel
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However, Trump this week questioned his ability to partner with GOP leaders when he issued a cease-and-desist order to the three groups, saying they cannot raise money for his name or likeness without explicit consent. .
The RNC responded with a respectful letter stating that it “has every right to refer to public figures as it engages in pithy First Amendment protected political speeches, and will continue to do so in the pursuit of these common goals. “
Trump followed up with an illuminating statement saying that he fully supports the Republican Party and the ‘important’ GOP committees, but that he does not want the money he helps raise to be spent on the ‘RINOs and fools’ who have him. criticized. .
“So much money is being raised and completely wasted by people who don’t have the best interests of the GOP in mind. By donating to our Save America PAC at DonaldJTrump.com, you are helping the America First movement and doing it right. We will win, and we will WIN BIG! Our country is being destroyed by the Democrats! Trump said.
That back-and-forth seems to have leveled off for the time being, with committees under the impression that Trump will endorse their fundraising efforts as long as it doesn’t benefit the GOP rebels who voted to impeach him.
The RNC will hold part of its spring donor retreat next month in Mar-a-Lago, where Trump is expected to speak. The RNC has used Trump’s name to raise money for that event, which is expected to attract several potential White House hopefuls eager to take up Trump’s mantle, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Of course, Trump is leaving open the possibility that he could run again in 2024, and he will be the priceless front runner if he does.
“The RNC and President Trump are focused on the same goal – to reclaim our majorities in Congress by 2022,” said RNC national press secretary Mandi Merritt. “There is a lot more unifying than dividing our party, and together we will work to expose the bad policies of the Democrats and vote Republicans up and down.”