During a victory speech in South Carolina, former President Donald Trump suggested changes to the Republican National Committee's (RNC) leadership, indicating his support for Michael Whatley, his candidate, and Lara Trump to potentially take over, with Kellyanne Conway also being considered for a role in the senior leadership. Trump's remarks were part of his broader engagement with party dynamics, as he also commented on other political figures, including Lindsey Graham and Drew McKissick, both of whom were met with boos from the audience, while Michael Whatley received cheers and applause. The crowd's reaction to Trump's endorsements and criticisms highlighted the divisive opinions within the party. Trump's speech underscored his ongoing influence in Republican politics and his efforts to shape the party's future leadership.
Lindsey Graham Booed By Crowd At Trump's South Carolina Victory Party https://t.co/zde35qIkVN
Lindsey Graham booed in his home state during Donald Trump's victory speech https://t.co/nw6mzEO8gM https://t.co/SHZEM4155c
WATCH: Top Republicans showered with boos from Trump victory crowd, prompting jokes from former president https://t.co/5TUvAKwntj
BREAKING.🚨 "Wow," Trump exclaimed. Lindsey Graham Booed During Trump Remarks, But Then He Fires Up the Crowd with a Big Statement https://t.co/aWPlDusMpH
Trump introduces his desired pick for RNC chair Michael Whatley & his daughter-in-law Lara Trump as future co-chair. Then adds: “We may put Kellyanne in that group.” https://t.co/d3k6lEgTGb
South Carolina Republican Party Chair Drew McKissick is loudly booed by the crowd at Donald Trump’s victory party. “We have a highly opinionated crowd.” https://t.co/sY5d0OjEi9
🚨BREAKING: Lindsey Graham gets booed during Trump’s victory speech in South Carolina… https://t.co/xxG3WKJIQw
🚨New: South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham was booed during President Trump’s victory speech in South Carolina. https://t.co/PTNbuLG6is
“Is South Carolina Trump country?” Tim Scott celebrates President Trump's victory in South Carolina.https://t.co/aroYPNYbXb
"We may be putting Kellyanne in the group," Trump says in South Carolina after talking about how Michael Whatley and Lara Trump will take over the RNC.
Trump onstage in SC says Michael Whatley looks to be about to lead the RNC (Whatley is his candidate). He calls out Kellyanne Conway, then suggests she may be joining the leadership group at RNC.
On the changes at the RNC, Trump says they may be adding Kellyanne Conway to the leadership team over there...making a bit of news in his SC primary speech.
“We may be putting Kellyanne in the group too,” Trump says of the RNC senior leadership. Making some news!
When talking about the new RNC team Trump endorsed (Whatley, Lara Trump, LaCivita) the former president said he also might add Kellyanne Conway into the mix.
Trump also announces he might be bringing Kellyanne Conway in to RNC https://t.co/GuWCAdGsGI
Crowd also boos S.C. GOP chair Drew McKissick, and crowd cheering and applauding Michael Whatley as Trump says he and Lara Trump may be taking over RNC https://t.co/GuWCAdGsGI
Trump's intro for Lindsey graham: "He happens to be a little bit further left than some of the people on this stage. And I always say when I'm in trouble on the left, I call up Lindsey Graham and he straightens it out." Crowd boos Graham.
Wow. Trump describes Lindsey Graham as "further to the left" than others on the stage. The crowd boos Graham as he comes to the mic.