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An official from the National Rifle Association (NRA) has stated that President Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The official, a vice president of the NRA, expressed in a letter that the group must work on regaining the trust of Trump and those close to him.
Written by Danny Hakim
The President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer trusts the National Rifle Association, as stated by a senior official within the organization. The official expressed in a recent letter to board members that the N.R.A. must reorganize in order to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress for 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 that the N.R.A. had not done more to support him during the recent election. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised to learn that the N.R.A. was paying a large sum of money annually to a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has historically donated more to Democratic candidates.
Mr. Bachenberg stated in a letter last week that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. This sentiment was also expressed 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 asked for a response, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general statement. She expressed that President Trump supports the idea that all Americans have a natural right to defend themselves and their families, and he will stand up for responsible gun owners.
The recent letter indicates that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. Previously a powerful lobbying group in Washington, it has been struggling due to scandals and accusations of corruption. The organization is now split between supporters of its former leader Wayne LaPierre and another faction, led by Mr. Bachenberg, who aims to distance themselves from LaPierre’s controversial past.
The new CEO of the National Rifle Association, Doug Hamlin, announced that due to the organization’s significant spending to defend against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, they will need to focus their efforts in the upcoming 2024 election.
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