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An official from the NRA stated in a recent letter that Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The letter emphasized the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his closest advisors.
Authored by Danny Hakim
A senior official at the National Rifle Association stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer trusts the organization. The official wrote a letter to board members urging the N.R.A. to regroup in order to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress for the midterm elections in 2026.
Bill Bachenberg, a strong supporter of Trump and the first vice president of the group, shared with other board members that Trump was disappointed that the NRA did not do more to support him during this year’s election. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised to learn that the NRA was giving millions of dollars each year to a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has previously donated more to Democratic candidates. This conversation took place during the group’s annual conference in May.
Last week, Mr. Bachenberg, along with Mark Vaughan, the second vice president of the N.R.A. board, wrote a letter stating that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer have confidence in the organization. They mentioned that they frequently communicate with them and acknowledge the need to regain their trust, as well as that of the N.R.A. 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 believes all Americans have the right given by God to protect themselves and their loved ones, and he will support gun owners who follow the law.
The letter shows that the N.R.A. is not as politically powerful as it once was. It used to be a major lobbying group in Washington, but has faced difficulties due to scandals and accusations of corruption. The organization is now split between those who support its former leader Wayne LaPierre and another group, led by Mr. Bachenberg, who want to distance themselves from LaPierre’s controversial actions.
Doug Hamlin, the newly appointed chief executive of the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.), stated that due to significant expenses incurred in defending against a civil case filed by Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, the organization will need to focus its efforts strategically in the upcoming 2024 election.
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