Republican National Committee distancing from Donald Trump

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A prominent Republican National Committee member is proposing resolutions to put distance between the national party and former President Donald Trump until he wins enough delegates to be the party's presumptive nominee. The resolutions also aim to prevent the RNC from coordinating with Trump or paying his legal bills.

Key Points

  • Resolution to prohibit RNC from coordinating with Trump until he wins enough delegates
  • Resolution to prevent RNC from paying Trump's legal bills
  • Potential challenge to RNC leadership if Ronna McDaniel resigns
  • Trump's influence on determining party leadership

Pros

  • Protecting the primary process
  • Preventing the RNC from paying legal bills of political candidates

Cons

  • Potential conflict within the party over leadership
  • Uncertainty regarding the chairmanship position