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Trump endorses 'MAGA warrior' for RNC chairman after Whatley launches Senate campaign

Donald Trump endorsed Florida State Senator Joe Gruters for RNC Chair and Jennifer Saul-Rich as Treasurer to ensure leadership continuity after Michael Whatley announced his Senate run.

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump endorsed Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters for RNC chair after Michael Whatley launched a Senate campaign, creating the vacancy.
  • Since GOP Sen. Thom Tillis announced earlier this year, he will not seek re-election, creating an open North Carolina Senate seat that Michael Whatley is pursuing after launching his campaign earlier this week in Gastonia.
  • As RNC treasurer and former Florida party chair, Joe Gruters has served as a Florida state senator since 2018 and is slated to speak at a Republican Party of Florida event Saturday in Orlando.
  • Trump recommended Jennifer Saul-Rich to replace Joe Gruters as RNC treasurer, highlighting her role as New York's national committeewoman and fundraising plans for 2026.
  • Michael Whatley will likely face former Gov. Roy Cooper next year, with an Emerson College poll showing Cooper's early lead; Trump's endorsements underscore his ongoing influence over RNC strategy.
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