"Trump Endorses Lara Trump for RNC Co-Chair"

Former President Donald Trump endorses Michael Whatley as the next Republican National Committee chair and backs his daughter-in-law Lara Trump for the role of co-chairwoman, solidifying his effort to bring about a leadership change and exert control over the committee. Tensions between Trump and the GOP front-runner have led to dissatisfaction with current RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, with Trump and his top advisers pressuring her to step down. Trump's endorsements carry substantial weight among the 168 Republican National Committee members, who elect a new chair and co-chair.