Trump stands by RNC Chairman Joe Gruters, despite midterm election losses

“MAGA Warrior Joe Gruters, who has been with us from the very beginning, is running to continue as Chairman of the Republican National Committee,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday. “Joe Gruters should return as Chairman of the RNC to continue to build our Party, and be a trusted partner as we MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and ensure Free and Fair Elections.”Trump added that “Republicans everywhere should support him as he continues his mission at the RNC.” “Joe is 100% America First, the Grassroots LOVES him, and I know he will do an incredible job in 2028, and secure Great Success for Republicans all across our Country,” he wrote. “Joe has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”Trump also underscored Gruter’s record in transforming “the RNC into an efficient, focused, and powerful machine that will continue to empower the America First Agenda for many years to come.”“As State Senator and Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, Joe helped us deliver massive and historic Victories across the State, including my three BIG WINS in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” he wrote. “Joe was the Chairman of Florida when I won that Great State by the Highest Vote Margin in History, as we then went on to win the 2024 Presidential Election. As Sarasota County Chairman, Joe named me Statesman of the Year in both 2012 and 2015 — The only person to ever win it two times!”Trump’s endorsement is the latest example of the president staying the course after Tuesday’s midterm elections in which Democrats won historic majorities in the House and Senate, with some races, including the contest for Mississippi’s Senate seat, remaining too close to call.DESANTIS SEIZES ON FLORIDA VICTORIES TO MAKE CASE FOR GOP COMEBACKTrump has similarly defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth before Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is expected to introduce articles of impeachment against him over the war as early as next week.