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A vice president of the NRA recently stated in a letter that Donald J. Trump has lost confidence in the organization. The letter emphasized the need for the NRA to regain trust with Trump and his close advisors.
Authored by Danny Hakim
The President-elect Donald J. Trump no longer has confidence in the National Rifle Association, as stated by a senior official within the organization. The official expressed 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 for 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 unhappy with the NRA for not providing more support during the election. Bachenberg also mentioned that Trump was surprised to learn that the NRA was paying a lawyer, William A. Brewer III, millions of dollars annually despite his history of donating to Democratic candidates.
Last week, Mr. Bachenberg wrote in a letter that President Trump and his close advisors no longer have confidence in the N.R.A. This was also signed by Mark Vaughan, the second vice president of the N.R.A. They stated that they are in frequent communication with Trump and his team and acknowledge that there is a lot of work to be done to regain their trust, as well as the trust of their members and donors.
When questioned for a response, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition, gave a general statement. She mentioned that President Trump supports the belief that all Americans have a natural right to defend themselves and their loved ones, and he will support those who follow the law when it comes to owning guns.
The letter shows that the N.R.A.’s political power has decreased. It used to be a strong lobbying group in Washington, but has faced scandals and corruption accusations. The organization is split between supporters of its former CEO Wayne LaPierre and another faction, led by Mr. Bachenberg, who wants to move away from LaPierre’s controversial reputation.
Doug Hamlin, the recently appointed leader of the N.R.A., mentioned in a statement that due to the organization’s significant expenses in defending itself against a lawsuit from 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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