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A vice president of the NRA wrote a letter stating that Donald Trump no longer trusts the organization. The NRA is facing challenges and needs to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim
According to a high-ranking official at the National Rifle Association, President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The official expressed in a recent letter to board members that the N.R.A. must regroup in order to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress for the 2026 midterm elections.
During a recent election, Bill Bachenberg, the group’s first vice president and a strong supporter of Trump, mentioned to other board members that Trump was disappointed that the N.R.A. was not doing enough to support him. Bachenberg also reported that Trump was surprised at the amount of money the N.R.A. was paying to lawyer William A. Brewer III, who has historically supported Democratic political candidates. This conversation took place at the N.R.A.’s annual conference in May.
Last week, Mr. Bachenberg stated that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. This was mentioned in a letter signed by Mr. Vaughan, the second vice president of the N.R.A. Bachenberg mentioned that he frequently communicates with them and that there is a lot of effort needed to regain their trust, as well as the trust of the organization’s members and donors.
When asked for a comment, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition, replied in general terms. She stated that President Trump supports the idea that all Americans have the inherent right to defend themselves and their loved ones, and he will support those who own guns and follow the law.
The recent letter indicates that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. It was previously a significant lobbying group in Washington, but has faced difficulties due to scandals and accusations of corruption. There is now a split within the organization between supporters of former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another faction, led by Mr. Bachenberg, which seeks to move away from LaPierre’s controversial leadership.
Doug Hamlin, the newly appointed CEO of the N.R.A., explained that due to the organization’s significant spending to defend against a lawsuit filed by Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, they will need to focus their efforts strategically for the 2024 election.
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