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A vice president of the NRA has stated in a letter that Donald Trump no longer trusts the organization. The letter emphasizes the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his close associates.
Authored by Danny Hakim
A high-ranking official at the National Rifle Association stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The official suggested in a letter to board members that the N.R.A. should reorganize in order 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 dismayed during this year’s election that the N.R.A. was not doing more to support his campaign. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised at the amount of money the N.R.A. was paying annually to lawyer William A. Brewer III, who has historically donated more to Democratic candidates. This conversation took place at the group’s annual conference in May.
Last week, Mr. Bachenberg stated in a letter that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. This sentiment was also shared by Mark Vaughan, the second vice president of the N.R.A. They both acknowledged the need to regain trust with the President and his team, as well as with the organization’s members and donors.
When reached for a response, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the transition team of Trump and Vance, gave a general statement. She mentioned that President Trump supports the idea that all Americans have a natural right to safeguard themselves and their loved ones. He is committed to standing up for gun owners who follow the law.
The letter shows that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. It used to be a powerful lobbying group in Washington, but has suffered from scandals and corruption accusations. There is a split within the group between supporters of former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another faction, led by Mr. Bachenberg, that wants to move away from LaPierre’s controversial past.
The new CEO of the National Rifle Association, Doug Hamlin, announced that due to the organization’s significant spending in a legal case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, they will need to focus their efforts strategically in the upcoming 2024 election.
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