"Trump's Allies Take the Helm at Republican National Committee"

Former President Donald Trump has solidified his control over the Republican National Committee by installing his ally Michael Whatley as chair and his daughter-in-law Lara Trump as co-chair. This move comes after Trump's push for changes at the committee following lackluster fundraising and opposition to the RNC's presidential primary debates. The focus going forward will be on fundraising and election integrity, with Trump's campaign adviser Chris LaCivita also joining as RNC chief of staff. The RNC's recent gathering coincided with Trump's victories in GOP primaries and caucuses, moving him closer to officially securing the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. There were concerns over the RNC potentially paying Trump's legal bills, but it was confirmed that the committee would not be using its funds for this purpose.