Trump Transition
Rew
Transition of power
Transitioning from
Prom
Backed by
A vice president of the N.R.A. stated in a recent letter that Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the organization. The N.R.A. official emphasized the need for the group to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Written by Danny Hakim
A high-ranking official at the National Rifle Association stated that President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer trusts the organization. The official suggested in a letter to board members that the N.R.A. should regroup in order to support the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections.
Bill Bachenberg, the group’s initial vice president and a strong supporter of Trump, informed other board members that Trump was disappointed with the NRA for not providing more support during the recent election. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was shocked to learn that the NRA was spending millions of dollars annually on a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, who has historically donated more to Democratic candidates.
Mr. Bachenberg stated in a letter co-signed by Mark Vaughan that President Trump and his closest advisors no longer trust the N.R.A. He mentioned the need to work hard to regain their trust, as well as the trust of the organization’s members and donors.
When asked for a comment, 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 defend themselves and their families, and he will support gun owners who follow the law.
This letter shows that the N.R.A. has lost some of its political power. It used to be a strong lobbying group in Washington, but has faced scandals and corruption accusations. The organization is now split between those who support its former leader Wayne LaPierre and those, like Mr. Bachenberg, who want to move away from LaPierre’s controversial reputation.
The newly appointed CEO of the N.R.A., Doug Hamlin, announced that due to the organization’s significant expenses in fighting a lawsuit filed by Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, they would need to have a specific strategy for the 2024 election.
We are currently experiencing difficulty in accessing the content of the article.
To utilize all features on this website, make sure to activate
We appreciate your understanding as we confirm your access. If you are currently in Reader mode, please leave and sign in to your Times account or consider subscribing to access all of The Times.
We appreciate your understanding as we confirm access.
Are you already a member? Please sign in.
Interested in receiving all of The Times? Sign up for a subscription
Prom
Page Directory
Navigating Information on the Website