Just three days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced Friday that its members have re-elected Chairman Michael Whatley and elected KC Crosbie as co-chair. Crosbie will succeed outgoing co-chair Lara Trump, who resigned in December.
In a statement from the RNC, Whatley said:
“I am honored to have been re-elected as chairman of the Republican National Committee. After a successful cycle in which we helped send President Trump back to the White House, flip the Senate and maintain a Republican majority in the House, we will now launch an aggressive and comprehensive effort to win the 2026 midterm elections. The RNC will be solely focused on raising the money we need to win, get the vote, and support and advance President Trump’s America First agenda.”
Happy birthday to my good friend KC Crosbie (@kc4gop) on her unanimous election as co-chair of the RNC! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/N2DlvIYyVM
– Charlotte Perez (@_charlotteperez) January 17, 2025
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Newly elected co-chair KC Crosbie is a Kentucky native and has been a fixture in Republican state politics for some time. She served on the LexingtonFayette Urban County Government Councilor in 2006 and ran for Kentucky State Treasurer in 2011 but lost her bid. Crosbie was elected to represent Kentucky at the RNC during the 2012 state convention has also served as RNC Treasurer. In December, KC Crosbie received full support from Trump in a statement to Truth Social.
Crosbie said of her election as RNC co-chair:
“I am proud to assume the role of RNC Co-Chair and welcome the opportunity to continue working with Chairman Michael Whatley. The RNC will put the grassroots front and center and work hand-in-hand with allied conservative groups to advance President Trump’s bold agenda. From voting to protecting elections, we will fight tirelessly to Make America Great Again!”
The timing of the announcement of new leadership at the RNC couldn’t be better. As Trump prepares for his second term, Americans are very bullish about the next four years. A New CNN poll released Thursday said that 56 percent of Americans said they expected Trump to do a “good job” the second time around. Of those surveyed, 52 percent said they believe the country will be “better off overall” at the end of Trump’s second term. Donald Trump also enjoys some of his highest popularity ratings upon his return to office at 46 percent. The highest value since 2016 and his victory over Hillary Clinton.
Congratulations to @ChairmanWhatley to your UNANIMOUS re-election as RNC Chairman!
Your leadership has made our party stronger, more united and ready to win. Here’s to even greater victories! 🎉👏 pic.twitter.com/7fG4nZ4pWx
— Ashley Hayek (@ashleyhayek) January 17, 2025
The RNC leadership inherits a party in a good position, thanks to the work of people like outgoing co-chair Lara Trump and GOP activist Scott Presler, whose voter campaign in Pennsylvania was crucial to Trump winning the swing state that traditionally goes blue . For the GOP to have a solid chance in the 2026 midterm elections, not only must fundraising efforts continue, but Republicans must also continue to take their message to places where the GOP would not normally be seen. As Trump’s policies begin to impact Americans, this is a message that should be welcomed. Another good problem for the RNC if you look beyond the Trump years: Republicans have a deep bench.
The RNC will face a Democratic Party that is in shambles. No evident leadership, no emerging party members and no clear message is what toppled them in 2024, and they still don’t seem to have figured it out. Proof of this is watching the Senate confirmation hearings for Trump’s nominees.
As anticipation builds for Inauguration Day and Republicans feel we are about to usher in a new era for the country, the RNC can dedicate itself to the task of making America great again.
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RNC co-chair @LaraLeaTrump: “The @GOP is the cool party now.” Millions of Americans and Virginians agree! pic.twitter.com/H5sLiTVYO8
— RPV Chairman Rich Anderson (@RichAndersonRPV) January 16, 2025
