Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel announced she will be resigning effective March 8, a few days after the Super Tuesday primaries. McDaniel has been the chair of the RNC since January 19, 2017.
In an RNC press release, McDaniel wrote, “I have decided to step aside at our Spring Training on March 8 in Houston to allow our nominee to select a Chair of their choosing. The RNC has historically undergone change once we have a nominee and it has always been my intention to honor that tradition. I remain committed to winning back the White House and electing Republicans up and down the ballot in November.”
RNC co-chair Drew McKissick also announced his resignation. In the press release, McKissick stated he supports former President Trump, saying, “I look forward to working with the RNC and President Trump’s team to make sure that we WIN this November by taking back the White House, the Senate and maintaining our majority in the House of Representatives. My pledge is to do anything that I can to work together and make that a reality.”
