"Legal Ruling Removes Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP Chair"

A judge in Michigan ruled that Kristina Karamo was removed as the state's GOP chairwoman on Jan. 6, settling a leadership dispute that has been ongoing for six months. The judge's decision temporarily bars Karamo from asserting her position and recognizes former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra as the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Karamo, who was present in court, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling, while Hoekstra emphasized the need for unity. The dispute arose from a special meeting where Karamo was ousted by a majority vote, leading to bitter internal divisions within the party.