Lara Trump Withholds RNC Support for Larry Hogan Post-Trump Verdict Comment
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Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), criticized former Maryland governor Larry Hogan’s call for Americans to respect the verdict in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Hogan, who is running for a senate seat, was denounced by Lara Trump who stated he does not deserve respect from the Republican Party or the American populace. It remains unclear whether the RNC will withhold funds from Hogan’s Senate campaign; Lara Trump did not provide a direct response when questioned.
Republican Lara Trump Criticizes Larry Hogan’s Call to Respect Trump’s Verdict
Lara Trump, Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and Republican National Committee co-chair, criticized former Maryland governor Larry Hogan for urging respect for the verdict in the ex-president’s hush money trial.
Larry Hogan’s Potential Senate Seat and Controversial Comments
Hogan, a Senate seat aspirant in Maryland, is a strong GOP prospect for reclaiming Senate control. Despite this, Lara Trump, recently named party co-chair with Michael Whatley, stated on CNN’s “State of the Union” that Hogan’s comments made him unworthy of Republican respect.
Hogan’s Statement Prior to Verdict
Prior to the jury’s decision, Hogan expressed on social media that Americans should “respect the verdict and the legal process.”
Reaction to Hogan’s Statement
Reacting to Hogan’s statement, Lara Trump labeled it “ridiculous.” She went on to say, “He doesn’t deserve the respect of anyone in the Republican Party at this point, and quite frankly, anybody in America, if that’s the way you feel,”
RNC’s Stand on Hogan’s Senate Campaign
When asked if the RNC would withhold funding from Hogan’s Senate campaign based on her comments, Lara Trump refrained from giving a direct answer.
Hogan’s Campaign under Fire
Chris LaCivita, an adviser to Trump’s presidential campaign, attacked Hogan for his message, insinuating that his campaign was over.
Hogan’s Need to Win Over Voters
Hogan, a former governor known for his bipartisan approach, needs to appeal to voters to succeed Sen. Ben Cardin (D) and help GOP gain Senate control.
Hogan Facing Off Against Angela Alsobrooks in Senate Race
In the upcoming November elections, Hogan will face Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George’s County executive, who won the Democratic primary last month.
Lara Trump Suggests Hogan Is Appealing to Wrong Voters
In a CNN interview, Lara Trump implied that Hogan’s attempt to mitigate negative reactions to the former president’s trial verdict was misguided. Referring to a surge in Trump and Republican donations following the verdict, she highlighted a $70 million digital fundraising achievement. (The fundraising figures have not been confirmed.)
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