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An NRA official mentioned in a letter that Donald J. Trump has lost confidence in the organization. The official emphasized the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim
According to a high-ranking official at the National Rifle Association, President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The official stated in a recent letter to other board members that the N.R.A. must regroup in order to support the Republican Party’s advantage in Congress during the midterm elections in 2026.
Bill Bachenberg, the group’s first vice president and a strong supporter of Trump, informed other board members that Trump was displeased during the election this year because the NRA did not show full support towards him winning. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised during a conversation at the group’s yearly conference in May that the NRA was spending millions of dollars annually on a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has historically donated more to Democratic candidates.
Last week, Mr. Bachenberg wrote a letter stating that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. This letter was also signed by Mark Vaughan, who is the second vice president of the N.R.A. Mr. Bachenberg mentioned that he frequently communicates with President Trump and his advisors, and that there is a lot of work to be done in order to regain their trust, as well as the trust of N.R.A. members and donors.
When asked to comment, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the transition team of Trump and Vance, gave a general response. She stated that President Trump supports the belief 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 shows that the N.R.A. has lost some of its political power. It used to be a powerful lobbying group in Washington, but has been struggling due to scandals and corruption accusations. There are two factions within the group – one that supports the former CEO Wayne LaPierre, and another that wants to distance themselves from his controversial actions.
The new CEO of the National Rifle Association, Doug Hamlin, stated that due to the significant expenses incurred in defending against a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the organization would need to focus its efforts strategically in the 2024 election.
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