A day after current Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley officially announced his campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, Trump repeated his desire to see Gruters fill Whatley’s position at the RNC.

Trump Endorses Florida's Gruters for RNC Chair Amidst Leadership Shakeup President Donald Trump endorsed Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters Friday for Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) after the current RNC leader launched a congressional campaign.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to lead the Republican National Committee, as current RNC Chair Michael Whatley prepares to launch a Senate bid in North Carolina. A longtime Trump ally,