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A high-ranking official in the National Rifle Association (NRA) stated in a recent letter that President Donald Trump has no confidence in the organization anymore. The official emphasized the importance of the NRA regaining the trust of Trump and his closest advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim
A senior official at the National Rifle Association stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump has lost confidence in the organization. The official emphasized the need for the NRA to regroup in order to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress for the upcoming midterm elections in 2026.
Bill Bachenberg, the first vice president of the group and a strong supporter of Trump, informed other board members that Trump was displeased with the NRA for not providing more support during the recent election. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised to learn that the NRA was paying large sums of money annually to a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has historically donated more to Democratic candidates.
In a recent letter, Mr. Bachenberg and Mark Vaughan, the second vice president of the N.R.A. board, stated that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. They mentioned the need to regain trust with the President, as well as with the organization’s members and donors.
When asked to comment, Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general response. She stated that President Trump supports the idea that every American has a natural right to protect themselves and their loved ones, and he will advocate for law-abiding gun owners.
The recent letter indicates that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. Previously a strong influence in lobbying in Washington, the organization has been struggling due to scandals and accusations of corruption. There is now a division within the group between supporters of former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another faction led by Mr. Bachenberg, who wants to distance themselves from LaPierre’s controversial past.
Doug Hamlin, the recently appointed CEO of the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.), announced that due to the organization’s significant expenditures in defending a civil lawsuit filed by Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, they will need to be strategic in their involvement in the 2024 election.
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