The RNC called Trump 'a leader of our party' and said that defending him was 'critical to the GOP.'
However, Trump remains a powerful force in the GOP and his continued claims of voter fraud in the election have found support with many of the party's elected officials.
Even those GOP candidates who've maintained their distance from Trump have found the former president tying himself to them. Virginia governor-electNonetheless, Trump publicly claimed Youngkin's victory was down to his own supporters and touted his role in the governor's race.The RNC's willingness to pay some of Trump's legal bills is likely an indication of his continuing role and influence.
"The Democrats have become obsessed with weaponizing their offices against President Trump, which is a complete abandonment of their Constitutional obligations," Budowich said. Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was indicted in July on 15 counts, including grand larceny, related to an alleged 15-year scheme of tax evasion. The Trump Organization was similarly indicted on 15 counts and both Weisselberg and the company have entered not guilty pleas.
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