"Michigan GOP Ousts Chair Karamo Amidst Contested Leadership Vote"

The Michigan Republican State Committee voted to remove state party chair Kristina Karamo, citing the need for leadership change to improve GOP performance. The meeting's legitimacy was contested by Karamo and her supporters, who did not attend and declared it unauthorized. Despite the 40-5 vote for her removal, Karamo has not accepted the outcome, indicating ongoing internal strife within the party. The Republican National Committee has yet to comment on the meeting's validity, while the state party faces divisions and a history of financial issues. The move comes as the GOP in Michigan has lost significant power to Democrats and as the party grapples with internal divisions among MAGA factions.