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An official from the National Rifle Association (NRA) stated in a recent letter that President Donald Trump has lost confidence in the organization. The letter emphasized the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim.
A high-ranking official in 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 other 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.
During a meeting with fellow board members, Bill Bachenberg, the first vice president of the group and a strong supporter of Trump, mentioned that Trump was disappointed that the N.R.A. had not done more to support him in the recent election. Bachenberg also shared that Trump was surprised to learn that the N.R.A. was paying millions of dollars annually to a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has historically 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 N.R.A. He mentioned that he frequently communicates with them and emphasized the need to regain their trust, as well as that of the organization’s members and donors.
When asked for her opinion, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general response. She stated that President Trump believes that all Americans have a natural right to protect themselves and their loved ones, and he will support gun owners who follow the law.
The recent letter indicates that the N.R.A. is no longer as politically powerful as it used to be. It has faced difficulties due to various scandals and accusations of corruption over the years. The organization is now split between supporters of its former leader Wayne LaPierre and another faction, led by Mr. Bachenberg, who wants to move away from LaPierre’s controversial past.
Doug Hamlin, the new CEO of the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.), stated that due to the organization’s significant financial investment in defending itself against a civil case brought by Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, they will need to focus their efforts strategically in the upcoming 2024 election.
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