Trump Retains Michael Whatley as RNC Chair After GOP Election Wins

President-elect Trump credits Whatley’s leadership for Republican victories and emphasizes continued focus on election integrity and party growth.

Michael Whatley will continue as chairman of the Republican National Committee following the GOP’s success in the 2024 elections, which saw Republicans win the presidency, flip the Senate, and retain the House majority.
President-elect Donald Trump praised Whatley for implementing a robust election integrity operation and a get-out-the-vote campaign that secured key battleground states.
Whatley, who succeeded Ronna McDaniel earlier this year, has been a longtime Trump ally and previously chaired the North Carolina Republican Party and served as RNC general counsel.
Under Whatley’s leadership, the RNC streamlined its operations, moved more resources to Florida, and prioritized election-related legal challenges and voter mobilization efforts.
Lara Trump, co-chair of the RNC and daughter-in-law of the president-elect, is also positioned as a key figure in the party’s future strategy, with speculation about her potential political ambitions.