"Republicans Fear Trump's Financial Strain on RNC"
TL;DR
Former White House aide Anthony Scaramucci claims that Donald Trump is "out of money" and aiming to take control of the Republican National Committee's treasury, as indicated by his efforts to install allies in key positions. Trump has endorsed his daughter-in-law Lara Trump and North Carolina Republican Party Chair Michael Whatley for leadership roles within the RNC, while distancing himself from current chair Ronna McDaniel. Scaramucci, who has been openly critical of Trump, suggested that Trump's financial situation is driving his recent actions.
- Donald Trump Is 'Out of Money,' Former Aide Says Newsweek
- Opinion | Spare Us Lara Trump The New York Times
- Senior Republicans fear Trump will tap the RNC to cover legal bills again POLITICO
- "Trump is out of money": Republicans fear Trump will drain RNC funds to pay his own legal bills Salon
- Lara Trump and the Trumpist Takeover of the RNC The Atlantic
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