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A vice president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) wrote a letter stating that President Trump has lost trust in the organization. The letter emphasized the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim.
The National Rifle Association’s top official stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The official emphasized in a letter to board members the importance of the NRA regrouping to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress during the 2026 midterm elections.
Bill Bachenberg, the first vice president of the group and a strong supporter of Trump, informed other board members that Trump was disappointed during this year’s election because the NRA did not show full support for his campaign. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised during a conversation at the group’s annual conference in May that the NRA was paying a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, millions of dollars each year, despite Brewer’s history of supporting Democratic politicians through his donations.
Last week, Mr. Bachenberg, along with Mark Vaughan, the second vice president of the N.R.A. board, wrote a letter stating that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. They mentioned that they frequently communicate with them and emphasized the need to regain their trust, as well as that of the organization’s members and donors.
When asked for a comment, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general response. She stated that President Trump supports the idea that all Americans have a natural right to protect themselves and their loved ones, and he will stand up for gun owners who follow the law.
The recent letter indicates that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. Previously a significant lobbying group in Washington, the N.R.A. has faced challenges due to scandals and accusations of corruption. The organization is now split between supporters of former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another faction led by Mr. Bachenberg, who seek to distance themselves from LaPierre’s controversial reputation.
Doug Hamlin, the newly appointed CEO of the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.), explained that due to the significant financial resources spent on defending against a lawsuit filed by Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, the organization would need to focus its efforts strategically during the 2024 election season.
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