Lara Trump Elected as RNC Co-Chair Amid Controversy

The election of Lara Trump to the Republican National Committee co-chair position has sparked significant backlash within the party, with some members expressing a desire to leave.

• Lara Trump, married to Eric Trump, was elected as the RNC co-chair alongside Michael Whatley, emphasizing election protection and party victories in upcoming elections.
• Critics within the GOP have voiced concerns over nepotism and the party's direction, with some announcing their departure from the Republican Party.
• Lara Trump's focus on 'protecting the vote' includes establishing an election integrity division and pursuing legal actions to ensure election security.
• Her comments warning against election fraud have received backlash on social media, with accusations of hypocrisy given the Trump family's history.
• The election has intensified debates over election integrity and voter access, with the DOJ challenging restrictive voting measures.

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