Her resignation was announced at the party’s spring training meeting in Houston, Texas and ends McDaniel’s seven year reign over the party. "The RNC has historically undergone change once we have a nominee and it has always been my intention to honor that tradition," McDaniel said. "I remain committed to winning back the White House and electing Republicans up and down the ballot in November." In addition, the RNC’s co-chair Drew McKissick announced that he would resign as well, effective the same day as McDaniel. “I’m honored to have had the privilege to serve as RNC Co-Chair for this past year, as well as to have worked with so many grassroots leaders to help make our party successful. It’s what drives me,” McKissick said. “And of course being willing to put self aside for the sake of building a team and focusing on winning is a big part of being successful.” McDaniel, one of the longest-serving RNC chairs in recent history, has drawn the ire of many within the conservative movement following a string of election underperformance and decline in party donations. When former President Donald Trump won the general election in 2016, Republicans also won the House and Senate. McDaniel took control of the RNC in 2017. The following year, Republicans lost the House in a “blue tsunami” where Democrats picked up a net gain of 40 seats. House Democrats won roughly 10 million more votes than House Republicans. In 2020, Trump lost the presidency. Then, in 2022, Republicans underperformed in midterm elections where they were expected to trounce Democrats in a “red wave.” At the beginning of this year, headed into the 2024 election cycle, the Republican Party had just $8 million cash on hand, the lowest amount since 2013. Following her resignation offer, Trump endorsed North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley to replace her. Trump also backed is daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as party co-chair.Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has announced that she will be stepping down from her position at the top of the party on March 8, three days after Super Tuesday.
