Trump backs McDaniel for another term as RNC president

President TrumpDonald John Trump Feds accuse Staten Island man of threatening Schumer, FBI Pence cancels Florida vacation: Romney kills report in Biden cabinet Wednesday supported Ronna mcdanielRonna Romney McDanielRNC announces post-election layoffs Fox withdraws from McEnany press conference Republican Clerk rejects GOP PLUS chairman’s ‘categorically false’ statement for a third term at the head of the Republican National Committee (RNC), following his defeat in re-election.

“I am happy to report that I have given my full support and approval to Ronna McDaniel to continue leading the Republican National Committee (RNC),” Trump tweeted Wednesday evening. “With 72 MILLION votes, we received more votes than any sitting president in US history – and we will win!

McDaniel has yet to officially announce her intention to run for a third term, but Trump’s tweet makes it clear that she will have his support when she does.

McDaniel has led the RNC since 2017, having served as president of the Michigan Republican Party. She is the second woman elected as president of the RNC and is also a member of the Romney family.

Trump’s announcement comes about a week after the 2020 election. Joe bidenJoe BidenFeds Charges Staten Island Man Over Schumer Threat, FBI Pence Cancels Florida Vacation: Report Romney Tears Down at Biden Cabinet MORE was declared the winner of the presidential race on Saturday, but Trump refused to concede and instead insisted on challenging the results.

McDaniel has been one of Trump’s strongest supporters and has challenged the results of last week’s election and raised allegations of electoral fraud that have not been substantiated.

The development comes after Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) Was elected chairman of the Republican National Senate Committee.