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A vice president of the National Rifle Association wrote a letter stating that Donald Trump no longer trusts the organization. The letter emphasized the need for the N.R.A to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Authored by Danny Hakim
A high-ranking official at the National Rifle Association has stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The official suggested in a recent letter to board members that the N.R.A. should regroup 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 disappointed during the recent election because the NRA did not offer more support to help him win. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised at the amount of money the NRA was paying annually to a 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.
In a recent letter, Mr. Bachenberg stated that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer have confidence in the N.R.A. This was also confirmed by Mark Vaughan, the N.R.A. board’s second vice president. They mentioned that they frequently communicate with the President and his team, and there is a lot of effort needed to regain their trust, just like with the organization’s members and donors.
When approached for a response, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general statement. She mentioned that President Trump supports the idea that all Americans have the inherent right to defend themselves and their loved ones, and he will stand up for those who own guns and follow the law.
The recent letter indicates that the N.R.A. is no longer as politically powerful as it once was. After facing numerous scandals and accusations of corruption, the organization has been struggling. There is a division within the group between supporters of former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another faction led by Mr. Bachenberg, who want to distance themselves from LaPierre’s controversial past.
Doug Hamlin, the recently appointed CEO of the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.), mentioned in a statement that due to the organization’s significant expenses in defending itself against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, they needed to be strategic in their approach for the 2024 election.
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