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At the North Carolina GOP Convention, Lara and Eric Trump emphasized the importance of Republican unity and early voting to secure a 2024 presidential victory for Donald Trump. Lara Trump, now RNC co-chair, highlighted recent party changes and criticized the Biden administration, while Donald Trump addressed the crowd via speakerphone, expressing gratitude for their support.
Former President Trump has recommended North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley to replace RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel after the South Carolina Primary, citing Whatley's efforts in addressing election fraud in 2020. Trump met with McDaniel and indicated changes at the RNC after the South Carolina GOP presidential primary. McDaniel addressed speculation about her potential departure, emphasizing her commitment to the party's priorities. If McDaniel resigns, her replacement would need approval from the 168 RNC committee members.
North Carolina Republican Party delegates voted to censure Senator Thom Tillis at the party's annual convention, citing his support for LGBTQ+ rights and immigration reform. Tillis has a history of working with moderates on both sides of the aisle on a wide range of issues, including pushing a bill to codify same-sex and interracial marriage. Former North Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory condemned the censure vote and called on other state Republicans to support Tillis. Tillis is the latest Republican lawmaker to be censured by their state-level Republican organization in recent years.