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A high-ranking official from the National Rifle Association (NRA) wrote a letter stating that President Donald Trump has lost confidence in the organization. The official emphasized the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim
A top official at the National Rifle Association has stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer trusts the organization. They believe that the NRA needs to regroup in order to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress for the 2026 midterm elections.
At a recent board meeting, Bill Bachenberg, the first vice president of the group and a strong supporter of Trump, mentioned that Trump was disappointed that the NRA did not do more to support him during the election. Bachenberg also shared that Trump was surprised to learn that the NRA was spending a significant amount of money on a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has historically donated more to Democratic candidates. This conversation took place during the group’s annual conference in May.
Mr. Bachenberg stated in a letter last week that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer believe in the N.R.A. This was also signed by Mark Vaughan, the N.R.A. board’s second vice president. He mentioned that they need to work hard to regain trust from the President, his advisors, as well as their members and donors.
When asked for their opinion, Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general response. She stated that President Trump supports the idea that every American has a natural right to defend themselves and their loved ones, and he will support those who follow the law and own guns.
The letter indicates that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. It was once a powerful lobbying group in Washington, but has been struggling due to scandals and corruption accusations. The organization is now split between supporters of former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another group, led by Mr. Bachenberg, who want to move away from LaPierre’s controversial reputation.
The new CEO of the N.R.A., Doug Hamlin, stated that due to significant expenses incurred in defending against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the organization will need to focus its efforts strategically in the upcoming 2024 election.
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