US President Donald Trump speaks after his introduction by RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel at a fundraising breakfast in a restaurant in New York, New York on December 2, 2017. (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
OAN’s Nathaniel Mannor
11:05 AM – Friday, January 26, 2024
The Republican National Committee is backtracking on a resolution that would have declared Donald Trump the presumptive nominee.
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According to The Dispatch on Thursday, the draft resolution would have declared Trump as the party’s nominee to focus their efforts on defeating Joe Biden.
The resolution was written after chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said it was time for Republicans to unite behind Trump.
She pointed to his historic victory in both Iowa and New Hampshire. Additionally, she stated that it’s time for Nikki Haley to drop out.
“Think if she came in second here I don’t see the path. President Trump won by double digits in both states, this is unprecedented,” McDaniel said. “This isn’t the RNC speaking, this isn’t the establishment speaking, this is the voters speaking and when you look at the path going forward, take personality out of it.”
“Are you telling Nikki Haley she needs to get out?” a Fox News anchor asked.
“I’m just saying look at the path and the math,” she continued.
However, Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday, saying he strongly opposes the RNC declaring him the nominee before gaining enough delegates.
RNC drops resolution declaring Trump as presumptive nominee
Trump said while he greatly appreciates this move, he wants to beat Nikki Haley the old-fashioned way at the ballot box to unify the party.
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What tensions and debates within the party are highlighted by the resolution and subsequent backtracking regarding Trump’s nomination
G that she doesn’t have a path if you look at the data,” McDaniel responded.
In response to the resolution, Trump released a statement saying that he was grateful for the support but that the decision on the nominee should be made by the voters.
The resolution was met with mixed reactions within the Republican Party. Some argued that it was premature to declare Trump as the presumptive nominee while others believed that it was necessary to focus their efforts on defeating Biden.
Many also expressed concern about the impact this resolution would have on other potential candidates, including Nikki Haley. They argued that it would discourage other candidates from entering the race and limit the choices available to voters.
Despite the backtracking, it is clear that Trump remains a dominant force within the Republican Party. His influence and popularity among voters cannot be denied. Whether or not he becomes the party’s nominee, his presence will continue to shape the direction of the party.
As the 2024 election approaches, Republicans will have to grapple with the question of whether to fully embrace Trump and his policies or to move in a different direction. This resolution and the subsequent backtracking highlight the tensions and debates that exist within the party.
Ultimately, the decision on the party’s nominee will be made by the voters. It is their voices that will determine the future of the Republican Party and the direction of the country.
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