Current and potential staffers at the Republican National Committee (RNC) have reportedly been questioned in recent job interviews about their beliefs regarding the integrity of the 2020 election. According to sources familiar with the interviews, individuals have been asked about their views on election fraud, with this question seemingly serving as a pivotal aspect of the hiring process.
The utilization of such questioning follows the integration of Trump campaign operations with the RNC. This move underscores a significant focus for both the Trump campaign and the newly-elected leadership at the RNC, particularly regarding concerns of election fraud leading up to the 2024 election cycle. Much of this emphasis stems from former President Donald Trump’s dissatisfaction with the RNC’s handling of allegations surrounding the 2020 election, despite there being no substantial evidence of widespread election fraud in the previous presidential contest.
The questioning also coincides with advisements to potential hires to relocate to West Palm Beach, Florida, where the Trump campaign is based.
Trump’s persistent claims, both publicly and privately, regarding the alleged fraudulence of the 2020 election, along with assertions that President Joe Biden illegitimately won the election, have become rallying points for many GOP supporters.
Notably, Trump’s relationship with former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel soured over disagreements concerning the handling of election fraud claims. Following the exit of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley from the Republican primary, two Trump-endorsed candidates, Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, assumed prominent roles at the RNC, along with Trump allies Chris LaCivita and James Blair, who were appointed to senior positions within the organization.
In contrast to Trump’s assertions, McDaniel has acknowledged that Biden won the 2020 election legitimately, though she has voiced ongoing concerns regarding election security in the United States.
The relationship between the Trump campaign and the RNC is now described by Trump advisers as “symbiotic,” with both entities operating in close coordination.